• Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s - The Vintage Tales
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Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s

Antique Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle with Delft Ceramic Blue and White Handle - 1800s

CHF 190.00
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A remarkable antique copper coal scuttle, dating from the 19th century and designed in the elegant helmet shape typical of the Georgian era. This piece is not only practical but also a work of art, with unusual blue and white Delft ceramic handles—a rare touch that sets it apart.

The swing handle is secured by intricately cast lion’s head escutcheons, a detail that reflects the craftsmanship and decorative spirit of the time.

Over the years, the copper has developed a stunning patina, enhancing its character. Though once a functional fireside staple, today it serves as a unique statement piece, ideal for a historic interior, a collector, or anyone who appreciates fine antique metalwork.

  • Material: Copper & Delft ceramic handle
  • Style: Georgian
  • Place of Origin: United Kingdom
  • Mark: no makers mark
  • Date of Manufacture: 1800s
  • Condition: Lovely antique condition: no cracks on the handles, hardly any use. The copper body has a lovely patina and signs of age-appropriate use.

Dimension:
Depth: 26 cm | 10.6 in
Length: 33 cm | 12.9 in
Height: 27 cm | 10.6 in

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Origin & Maker

Coal scuttles were an essential feature of 19th and early 20th-century homes, designed to store and transport coal for heating. As fireplaces were the primary source of warmth, coal needed to be kept close at hand, and these containers combined practicality with decorative appeal.

There were several styles of coal scuttles. The helmet-shaped scuttle, often seen in Georgian and Victorian homes, featured a gracefully curved body and a swing handle, making it easy to pour coal into the fire. Another common type was the box-shaped coal hod, which had a hinged lid and was often more ornate, sometimes featuring painted panels, repoussé brasswork, or ceramic accents. Wealthier households often had decorative coal buckets crafted from brass, copper, or cast iron, sometimes with elaborate detailing.

Today, antique coal scuttles are often repurposed as decorative pieces, adding historical charm to interiors. They make excellent umbrella stands, planters, or simply eye-catching accents by the hearth.

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