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Late Victorian Brass Coal Helmet
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Late Victorian Brass Coal Helmet

19th century
Description

Late Victorian brass coal helmet having embossed Art Nouveau decoration 20"w x 15"d x 22"h

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Helmet to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA731481
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5252
Description
Late Victorian brass coal helmet having embossed Art Nouveau decoration 20"w x 15"d x 22"h
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Helmet to the 1890s.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA731481
Dealers Internal Ref
5252
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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A polished Victorian brass coal helmet scuttle featuring relief metalwork decoration, an arched swing handle, and a round pediment base.
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Archive I A polished Victorian brass coal helmet scuttle featuring relief metalwork decoration, an arched swing handle, and a round pediment base.

Late Victorian Brass Coal Helmet

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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A polished Victorian brass coal helmet scuttle featuring relief metalwork decoration, an arched swing handle, and a round pediment base.
Late Victorian Brass Coal Helmet
Ref: SA731481
A polished Victorian brass coal helmet scuttle featuring relief metalwork decoration, an arched swing handle, and a round pediment base.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRepousse decoration, Swing handle, Pedestal base, Riveted seams
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This late Victorian brass coal helmet originates from 1890 in the English Country House style. The fireplace accessory is made from polished brass with a gold colour and features a raised pedestal base, riveted seams around the body, and an arched swing handle. Elaborate repoussé relief metalwork decorates the front slope, while the hinged lid adds functional hardware to the form. It stands 56 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Positioned on a fireplace hearth, this piece serves as a decorative coal scuttle beside an active or display fireplace. The polished metallic finish reflects room light while providing traditional storage for fuel.

FAQs

A coal helmet, or coal scuttle, is a specialised vessel designed during the nineteenth century to store and pour coal into domestic hearths.

Traditional scuttles were typically crafted from solid brass, copper, or sheet iron, often featuring repousse metalwork, cast handles, and riveted seams to withstand daily heat and weight.

Authentic period pieces often display signs of internal wear from historic use, hand-riveted joints, heavy-gauge metal, and era-appropriate embossed decoration rather than uniform modern machine stamping.

An antique coal scuttle functions effectively beside a contemporary wood-burning stove, utilised as a planter for indoor foliage, or positioned on a hearth to hold kindling.

Brass items should be dusted with a soft cloth and treated with a suitable metal polish to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that can strip decorative patination.
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