Description
Unusual Arts & Crafts Copper Antique Coal Bucket
This late 19th century Unusual Arts & Crafts Copper Antique Coal Bucket could also be used for kindling, magazines or as a stylish paper bin. It dates from around 1890 and has a twist turned handle above a copper body with unusual decorative fittings.
Approximate Dimensions are:
Height: 36 cm / 14 inches
Diameter: 39 cm / 15.5 inches
Ref No: 08031
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What is an Antique Coal Bucket?
The Antique Coal Bucket or also known as the Antique Coal Scuttle is a decorative bucket shaped container made to hold and carry coal in. They are generally made from Brass or Copper with a swinging handle and was popular in the Victorian and Edwardian Arts and Crafts period. Today they have many uses from a nice looking waste paper bin, a planter, a wine holder or to store coal, logs or kindling by the fireside. They come in many different shapes from the cylindrical to the helmet shape, and the best have decorative features like studs around the edges or interesting rivet detailing. These stunning 19th Century antique coal buckets can sometimes come with their original shovel, having a turned wood handle and is stored on the sides with a metal strap. As they are genuine antiques, they come with the expected marks and character from age and use, this just adds to the charm you want to see with an item over 100 years old.
