Vintage coal boxes and scuttles

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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Antique copper coal scuttle and bed warming pan,

Copper Coal Scuttle & Bed Warmer

Antique copper coal scuttle and bed warming pan,

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

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

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,…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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,