Coal boxes and coal scuttles

are both used for storing and transporting coal, which was a primary source of

fuel for heating homes and buildings in Britain until the mid 20th

century.

Coal boxes were originally

used in the 19th century, and were typically made of metal or wood. They were

used to store coal in a convenient location, usually near a fireplace or stove.

They were designed to hold a large amount of coal, and were often used in

commercial and industrial settings as well as in homes. They became less

popular as the 20th century progressed, as other forms of heating became more

prevalent.

Coal scuttles, on the other

hand, were used to transport and pour coal. They were typically made of metal,

and had a handle and a spout to pour the coal into the fireplace or stove. They

were smaller than coal boxes and were more...

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Robert Prenzel (attributed), a fine Tasmanian blackwood coal…

Gothic-style Blackwood Coal Scuttle with Carvings and Porcelain Castors

Robert Prenzel (attributed), a fine Tasmanian blackwood coal scuttle of generous proportions, carved in the Gothic manner with winged grotesque to the top and stylised griffin with shield initials to the hinged fall front with original tin liner,…

An antique chinoiserie decorated red toleware coal bin. 52 cm…

Chinoiserie Toleware Coal Bin

An antique chinoiserie decorated red toleware coal bin. 52 cm high, 36 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Two late Victorian coal scuttles with claw feet. 38 cm high, 18…

Victorian Coal Scuttles with Claw Feet

Two late Victorian coal scuttles with claw feet. 38 cm high, 18 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep.

Pickelhaube Kingdom of Saxony Officer's Ersatz infantry steel…

Pickelhaube Kingdom of Saxony Officer's Ersatz infantry steel helmet, circa 1914-1915. At the beginning of the war demand outstripped supply for felt and leather covered helmets, as a result metal 'Ersatz' helmets filled the shortfall. By 1916 these…

Fire accessories, comprising a black fire screen, a coal…

Janet and Graeme Webb's Fire Accessories Collection

Fire accessories, comprising a black fire screen, a coal scuttle, a large coal bucket and various fire implements (quantity), height 78 cm, width 94 cm (screen). Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

An Adam revival brass lidded coal bin, 19th century, 70 cm high

19th Century Adam Revival Coal Bin with Brass Lid

An Adam revival brass lidded coal bin, 19th century, 70 cm high

A very decorative gilt and blue painted triangular form…

Neo-Classical Italian Gilt & Blue Coal Box, 1850

A very decorative gilt and blue painted triangular form Neo-classical coal box, Italian circa 1850, 66 cm high, 72 cm wide

Fine antique Edwardian inlaid rosewood coal cabinet, with…

Edwardian Rosewood Coal Cabinet with Mirrored Top

Fine antique Edwardian inlaid rosewood coal cabinet, with mirrored top section, 130 cm high, 45 cm wide

A Victorian copper coal scuttle, swing handle and with matching…

Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle and Scoop Set

A Victorian copper coal scuttle, swing handle and with matching copper and wood handled coal scoop. 30 x 45 x 30 cm.

An antique coal bin, copper and brass with repousse panel…

19th Century Copper and Brass Coal Bin with Repousse Decoration

An antique coal bin, copper and brass with repousse panel decoration, 19th century, 28 cm high, 36 cm wide

An English coal scuttle with assorted fire tools, rosewood and…

19th Century Rosewood Coal Scuttle with Fire Tools

An English coal scuttle with assorted fire tools, rosewood and marquetry inlay with gilt metal handle and gallery, 19th century, 34 cm high, 32 cm wide, 45 cm deep

An ornate copper coal scuttle, helmet form, raised on three paw…

Copper Coal Scuttle with Dolphin Handles and Neptune's Trident

An ornate copper coal scuttle, helmet form, raised on three paw feet, the handles decorated with dolphins and Neptune's trident.

Antique French shell form cast iron coal scuttle, 25 cm high,…

French Cast Iron Shell Coal Scuttle

Antique French shell form cast iron coal scuttle, 25 cm high, 43 cm long

A fine Art Nouveau cast iron and green enamel coal scuttle,…

Green Enamel Art Nouveau Coal Scuttle with Dragon Relief

A fine Art Nouveau cast iron and green enamel coal scuttle, circa 1880s-90s, the basin shaped scuttle with four feet, having a green enamel sloped hinged lid cast in relief with a writhing Chinese dragon amidst swirling foliage, also marked Lfp in relief…

A late Victorian coal scuttle, c1890 with hinged door, transfer…

Victorian Coal Scuttle with Gilt Decoration and Ceramic Handles

A late Victorian coal scuttle, c1890 with hinged door, transfer gilt decoration to the metal body, pull out insert and matching coal shovel, ceramic handles, on toupie feet. Height 58 cm, width 33 cm, depth 46 cm

An ornate vintage brass perdonium scuttle, with original…

Vintage Brass Perdonium Scuttle with Accessories

An ornate vintage brass perdonium scuttle, with original lift-out liner, shovel and tongs, scrolling feet to the front and brass decoration to the exterior. 31 x 45 x 50 cm (including handle).

An Arts & Crafts copper coal bin, tapering cylindrical shape,…

Copper Coal Bin with Foliate Repousse Decoration

An Arts & Crafts copper coal bin, tapering cylindrical shape, decorated foliate repousse on a hammered ground, height 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

Five items of World War I brass trench art, three engraved…

WWI Brass Trench Art Collection

Five items of World War I brass trench art, three engraved shell cases one with a lappeted rim, a miniature coal scuttle with an Adf badge, and a brass ornament in the form of a boomerang with three kangaroos on a rectangular plinth.

An antique English Arts & Crafts coal scuttle, oak and brass,…

Arts & Crafts Oak and Brass Coal Scuttle (9 words)

An antique English Arts & Crafts coal scuttle, oak and brass, late 19th century, 35 cm high, 33 cm wide, 45cn deep

A Victorian copper helmet shaped coal scuttle with swing handle.…

Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle and Shovels

A Victorian copper helmet shaped coal scuttle with swing handle. Height 33 cm. Together with two shovels.

Victorian silver coal scuttle form sugar bowl hallmarked for…

Victorian silver sugar bowl and spoon, Birmingham 1899, embossed design

Victorian silver coal scuttle form sugar bowl hallmarked for Birmingham 1899, maker's name rubbed, embossed decoration to coal scuttle form sugar bowl, with matching spoon, on circular foot, weight 206 grams total,

Regency Japaned & gilt decorated coal box & cover, oblong shape…

Regency Japaned & Gilt Coal Box with Steel Handle

Regency Japaned & gilt decorated coal box & cover, oblong shape with fixed steel handle, lift out zinc tray on scroll feet

A 19th century brass helmet coal scuttle, with swing handle,…

Brass Coal Scuttle Helmet with Swing Handle

A 19th century brass helmet coal scuttle, with swing handle, copper riveted detail.

19th century ebonised Art Nouveau coal scuttle

Art Nouveau Coal Scuttle in Ebonised Wood

19th century ebonised Art Nouveau coal scuttle

A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, curb links with six charms…

9ct Gold Charm Bracelet with 6 Charms

A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, curb links with six charms including a bell, coal scuttle, barrel, map of Australia, butlers tray, pig, Wt 20.3 grams

A late Victorian rosewood and marquetry coal box with brass…

Rosewood Coal Box with Marquetry and Brass Details

A late Victorian rosewood and marquetry coal box with brass gallery and mounts. Width 34 cm

An Arts & Crafts copper coal box. Height 47 x 36 x 36 cm

Arts & Crafts Copper Coal Box - 47cm Height

An Arts & Crafts copper coal box. Height 47 x 36 x 36 cm

A Victorian brass coal scuttle 52 cm high

Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle - 52cm High

A Victorian brass coal scuttle 52 cm high

Early 20th century Adams style brass coal box and cover.

Adams-style Brass Coal Box with Cover

Early 20th century Adams style brass coal box and cover.

An antique English coal scuttle with tools, walnut and brass,…

Antique English Walnut Coal Scuttle with Tools

An antique English coal scuttle with tools, walnut and brass, late 19th century, 39 cm high, 40 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Victorian copper coal scuttle with a slide in oak handled…

Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle with Oak Handled Shovel

Victorian copper coal scuttle with a slide in oak handled shovel, a swing handle & another back handle both with oak fixtures. Condition good to fair, minor damage to the base, age related wear. Height 51 cm

A French cast iron coal scuttle, 'turtle' shape, the lid…

French Cast Iron Turtle Coal Scuttle with Satyr Mask

A French cast iron coal scuttle, 'turtle' shape, the lid decorated with flowers and leaves and a mask of a satyr, makers mark to lid, raised on four feet. 60 x 40 x 35 cm.

A large copper and iron coal scuttle, English, 19th century, 58…

19th Century Copper and Iron Coal Scuttle

A large copper and iron coal scuttle, English, 19th century, 58 cm high

An unusual inlaid Victorian oak coal scuttle in the Japanese…

Japanese-style Inlaid Oak Coal Scuttle with Spade

An unusual inlaid Victorian oak coal scuttle in the Japanese style, with spade, 41 x 34 x 50 cm

A Victorian oak coal box, late 19th century. Height 37 cm,…

Victorian Oak Coal Box

A Victorian oak coal box, late 19th century. Height 37 cm, width 34 cm depth 47 cm

Brass coal scuttle

Brass Coal Bucket

Brass coal scuttle

An Edwardian walnut coal scuttle cabinet, early 20th century,…

Edwardian Walnut Coal Scuttle Cabinet

An Edwardian walnut coal scuttle cabinet, early 20th century, the small cabinet with a pair of relief carved small cupboards above a single fall front cabinet of conforming decoration opening to a metal lining, raised on petite toupie feet with porcelain…

A Victorian copper helmet coal scuttle, with swing handle and…

Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle Helmet

A Victorian copper helmet coal scuttle, with swing handle and riveted detail, width 27 cm, height 44 cm (incl. handle)

Polished mahogany coal cabinet with carved door, mirror back…

Mahogany Coal Cabinet with Carved Door and Mirror Back

Polished mahogany coal cabinet with carved door, mirror back and lined interior

Royal Crown Derby miniature coal scuttle in Imari pattern

Imari Coal Scuttle Miniature by Royal Crown Derby

Royal Crown Derby miniature coal scuttle in Imari pattern

A Victorian painted tole coal scuttle, with original decoration…

Victorian Painted Tole Coal Scuttle with Brass Fittings

A Victorian painted tole coal scuttle, with original decoration simulating wood grain, brass fittings, 36 cm high,

Colonial cedar coal box with lid

Cedar Coal Box with Lid

Colonial cedar coal box with lid

Polished copper coal scuttle 47 cm wide, 44 cm high

Copper Coal Scuttle - Polished Finish - 47x44cm

Polished copper coal scuttle 47 cm wide, 44 cm high

Two brass coal scuttles

Brass Coal Scuttles Pair

Two brass coal scuttles

An old coopered oak coal scuttle with brass strapping, brass…

Antique Oak Coal Scuttle with Brass and Tin Liner

An old coopered oak coal scuttle with brass strapping, brass swing handle and original tin liner. Length 38 cm

Edwardian walnut coal scuttle, 39 cm wide, 99 cm high

Edwardian Walnut Coal Scuttle - 10 words

Edwardian walnut coal scuttle, 39 cm wide, 99 cm high

A Victorian brass coal scuttle, with embossed lid and top,…

Victorian Brass Coal Scuttle with Cast Brass Mounts

A Victorian brass coal scuttle, with embossed lid and top, ornate cast brass mounts and original shovel, width 42 cm, height 49 cm.

An English inlaid coal scuttle with internal steel container…

English Inlaid Coal Scuttle with Steel Container and Copper Bucket

An English inlaid coal scuttle with internal steel container and copper log bucket (2), 33 x 32 x 41 cm

An old Victorian copper scoop shaped coal scuttle with swing…

Antique Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle with Swing Handle

An old Victorian copper scoop shaped coal scuttle with swing handle and brass carrying handle, circa 1880.

Pressed brass lidded coal scuttle, 44 cm wide, 34 cm high

Brass Coal Scuttle with Lid - 44x34 cm

Pressed brass lidded coal scuttle, 44 cm wide, 34 cm high

Antique coal scuttle, 71 cm high

Antique Coal Scuttle - 71cm Height

Antique coal scuttle, 71 cm high

Art Nouveau copper & brass coal bin footed two handled form…

Art Nouveau Coal Bin with Detachable Lid

Art Nouveau copper & brass coal bin footed two handled form with detachable lid

An antique brass Strapped oak coal scuttle with scoop, 19th…

19th Century Brass Strapped Oak Coal Scuttle with Scoop

An antique brass Strapped oak coal scuttle with scoop, 19th century, the scuttle of traditional form, with a hinged lid having fine Gothic, inspired brass hinges, decorative strapping to the side, the bracket handle, with star burst mounts and a quilted…

Antique copper coal scuttle, with blue & white porcelain handle,…

Antique Copper Coal Scuttle with Porcelain Handle

Antique copper coal scuttle, with blue & white porcelain handle, 40 cm high

An Edwardian timber coal box, early 20th century, the ebonised…

Edwardian Ebonised Coal Box with Carved Floral Motif

An Edwardian timber coal box, early 20th century, the ebonised box with a three quarter gallery, panelled sides and fall front with a relief carved floral motif and an ornate brass handle, metal liner enclosed. Height 59 cm, width 36 cm, depth 35 cm

Victorian brass coal box and cover, of rectangular form,…

Victorian Brass Coal Box with Tavern Scene Decoration

Victorian brass coal box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with tavern scenes, 38 cm x 50 cm x 34 cm

Antique coal scuttle with brass mounts, approx 40 cm high, 53…

Antique Brass-Mounted Coal Scuttle

Antique coal scuttle with brass mounts, approx 40 cm high, 53 cm wide, 32 cm deep

A pair of antique copper coal Scuttles, 19th century, of…

Antique Copper Coal Scuttles with Brass Handles

A pair of antique copper coal Scuttles, 19th century, of typical form with fixed brass handles to the rear, hollow swing handles riveted with brass shaped mounts to the body, broad helmet styled bodies with footed bases, both with a beaten finish and a…

A brass helmet coal scuttle, with tongs.

Brass Coal Scuttle with Tongs

A brass helmet coal scuttle, with tongs.

Edwardian coal box, blackwood with foliate carved panel doors…

Foliate Carved Blackwood Coal Box with Brass Fittings

Edwardian coal box, blackwood with foliate carved panel doors and brass fittings, Galvanised insert

Large copper coal scuttle of large proportions and featuring…

Large Copper Coal Scuttle with Swing Handle

Large copper coal scuttle of large proportions and featuring swing handle, height 40 cm, width 41 cm, depth 30 cm

Copper coal scuttle, set with two loop handles, height 50 cm

Copper Coal Scuttle with Loop Handles - 50cm Height

Copper coal scuttle, set with two loop handles, height 50 cm

Vintage copper coal scuttle, with blue and white porcelain…

Blue and White Handled Copper Coal Scuttle

Vintage copper coal scuttle, with blue and white porcelain handles

An English Arts & Crafts coal bin, copper and brass, circa 1900,…

Arts & Crafts Copper Coal Bin, 1900

An English Arts & Crafts coal bin, copper and brass, circa 1900, 38 cm high

A Victorian mahogany coal scuttle, late 19th century, a small…

Victorian Mahogany Coal Scuttle with Cupboard and Mirror

A Victorian mahogany coal scuttle, late 19th century, a small cupboard with a mirrored back below a shaped shelf with an upstand, with concave shaped side supports and a fallfront cupboard with a single brass handle, similar handles to the sides; raised…

Rare Royal Doulton Christmas coal scuttle bowl marked to base…

Antique Royal Doulton Coal Scuttle Bowl

Rare Royal Doulton Christmas coal scuttle bowl marked to base circa 1910, height 6 cm.

Polished brass coal scuttle 56 cm high

Polished Brass Coal Scuttle - 56cm Height

Polished brass coal scuttle 56 cm high

Antique brass strapped coal box with Tunbridge inlaid bands

Tunbridge Inlaid Coal Box with Brass Straps

Antique brass strapped coal box with Tunbridge inlaid bands

An Edwardian English oak coal scuttle, shovel, in original…

Original Edwardian Oak Coal Scuttle and Shovel Set

An Edwardian English oak coal scuttle, shovel, in original condition

A brass coal box

Brass Coal Box

A brass coal box

An antique copper/ brass coal scuttle 37 cm high

Antique Copper Coal Scuttle - 37cm High

An antique copper/ brass coal scuttle 37 cm high

Art Nouveau copper coal box width 69 cm x depth 42 cm x height…

Copper Art Nouveau Coal Box: 69x42x47 cm

Art Nouveau copper coal box width 69 cm x depth 42 cm x height 47 cm

A Victorian copper coal scuttle, swing handle and studded…

Victorian Copper Coal Scuttle with Swing Handle

A Victorian copper coal scuttle, swing handle and studded detail. 44 cm x 24 cm

Antique copper coal scuttle and bed warming pan,

Copper Coal Scuttle & Bed Warmer

Antique copper coal scuttle and bed warming pan,

A group of antique silver plate and glass table wares,…

Antique Silver Plate and Glass Table Wares

A group of antique silver plate and glass table wares, 19th/20th century, a coalscuttle shaped sugar bowl with scoop by Ashberry & Sons, an etched citron glass covered sugar bowl with handle, and a white metal clad faceted ruby glass canister, the largest…

A antique copper coal scuttle with scoop

Antique Copper Coal Scuttle & Scoop

A antique copper coal scuttle with scoop

An antique copper coal scuttle, latter half 19th century, of…

19th Century Copper Coal Scuttle

An antique copper coal scuttle, latter half 19th century, of typical form with a swing handle and a fixed handle to the rear end. Height 32 cm (handle not raised) width 45 cm. Depth 27 cm

Copper coal scuttle with blue and white porcelain handles 60 cm…

Blue and White Handle Copper Coal Scuttle - 60cm

Copper coal scuttle with blue and white porcelain handles 60 cm high

A copper helmut-shaped coal scuttle

Copper Coal Scuttle Shaped like a Helmet

A copper helmut-shaped coal scuttle

An antique English coal scuttle

Antique Coal Scuttle from England

An antique English coal scuttle

Two vintage copper coal scuttles with blue & white porcelain…

Copper Coal Scuttles with Porcelain Handles

Two vintage copper coal scuttles with blue & white porcelain handles

Antique oak coal scuttle cabinet 42 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 66 cm…

Antique Oak Coal Scuttle Cabinet - 66cm High

Antique oak coal scuttle cabinet 42 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 66 cm high

Copper coal scuttle & shovel 45 cm wide.

Copper Coal Scuttle and Shovel Set - 45cm Wide

Copper coal scuttle & shovel 45 cm wide.

A Victorian brass 'whaling pot' coal scuttle with swing handle…

Victorian Brass Whaling Pot Coal Scuttle

A Victorian brass 'whaling pot' coal scuttle with swing handle and three short legs. Diameter 32 cm

Large vintage copper coal scuttle, twin handled, height 68 cm

Vintage Copper Coal Scuttle with Twin Handles (9 words)

Large vintage copper coal scuttle, twin handled, height 68 cm

A brass coal scuttle with a porcelain handle

Brass Coal Scuttle with Porcelain Handle

A brass coal scuttle with a porcelain handle

An Arts & Crafts copper coal scuttle, late 19th century, the…

Hammered Copper Coal Scuttle with Floral Embossing

An Arts & Crafts copper coal scuttle, late 19th century, the scuttle with rolled rims and rivet joins, with a swing handle and joined tapering base with embossed floral decorations upon a hammered ground, height 32.5 cm, width 40.5 cm, depth 27.5 cm

Antique English copper coal scuttle, approx 34 cm high

English Antique Copper Coal Scuttle - 34 cm High

Antique English copper coal scuttle, approx 34 cm high

Two brass coal scuttles (2)

Brass Coal Scuttles x2

Two brass coal scuttles (2)

An Art Nouveau copper coal scuttle, the cover with embossed…

Art Nouveau Copper Coal Scuttle with Tulip Embossing

An Art Nouveau copper coal scuttle, the cover with embossed stylised tulips, set on lion paw feet

Antique copper coal scuttle 44 cm high

Antique Copper Coal Scuttle - 44cm High

Antique copper coal scuttle 44 cm high

Vintage coal scuttle, brass handle to tin lined interior coal…

Vintage Brass-handled Coal Scuttle - 34cm Width

Vintage coal scuttle, brass handle to tin lined interior coal storage. Width 34 cm

Antique oak and brass coal scuttle and scoop

Oak and brass coal scuttle with scoop

Antique oak and brass coal scuttle and scoop

A Victorian mahogany coal scuttle with satinwood inlay, 65 x 36…

Victorian Mahogany Coal Scuttle with Satinwood Inlay

A Victorian mahogany coal scuttle with satinwood inlay, 65 x 36 x 34 cm

A vintage Japanese Hibachi Smoking box with coal box one drawer,…

Vintage Japanese Hibachi Smoking Box with Persimmon Detail

A vintage Japanese Hibachi Smoking box with coal box one drawer, elm with persimmon detail 38 cm width x 22 cm width x 20 cm height

Vintage maple coal box

Maple Coal Box - Vintage

Vintage maple coal box