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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
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
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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
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English Victorian Iron Coal Scuttle
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian iron 2 sided coal scuttle with dog pictures and white opaline handle.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Victorian Walnut Coal Scuttle
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
decorative brasses throughout and date lozenge. This antique coal scuttle bears some signs of usage. Ready to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
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
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