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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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.

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

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

Vintage maple coal box

Maple Coal Box - Vintage

Vintage maple coal box

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

19th century ebonised Art Nouveau coal scuttle

Art Nouveau Coal Scuttle in Ebonised Wood

19th century ebonised Art Nouveau coal scuttle

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 oak and brass coal scuttle and scoop

Oak and brass coal scuttle with scoop

Antique oak and brass coal scuttle and scoop

An antique copper coal scuttle, late 19th/early 20th century,…

Antique Copper Coal Scuttle

An antique copper coal scuttle, late 19th/early 20th century, of typical form with a swing handle and a fixed handle to the rear end. Height 33 cm (handle raised) width 32 cm. Depth 27 cm

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