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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
$1,056 Sale Price
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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
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
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 ...
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Opaline Glass
Quality antique Victorian brass coal scuttle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass coal scuttle having a quality antique Victorian brass coal scuttle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
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Brass