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What were scuttles used for?
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Scuttles were used for storing lumps of coal in homes that relied on coal-burning stoves for heat. In addition, people sometimes filled the vessels with ashes from the fireplace or fireplace, so that they could easily throw them away. Shop a collection of antique scuttles on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Copper Coal Scuttle
Located in Cheshire, GB
Copper coal scuttle the enclosed oval shape hand-beaten copper with carrying handle to the top and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Copper
$1,322
Antique Copper Coal Scuttle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this 19th Century antique copper coal scuttle of classic helmet form having a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Victorian Quality Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality brass helmet coal scuttle having a shaped carrying handle with a shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Victorian Quality Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality brass helmet coal scuttle having a shaped carrying handle with a shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
English Coal Scuttle, Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Early 20th century bronze/brass coal scuttle now used for kindling wood storage.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Fireplace Tools and Chim...
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Tole Coal Scuttle
Located in Queens, NY
"English Victorian tole coal scuttle on wheels with floral embroidered panels and white opaline
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Opaline Glass
