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... more commonly used in homes. They became

less popular as the use of coal decreased in the 20th century.