Copper Coal Scuttle

This antique copper coal scuttle features a sweeping, asymmetrical silhouette with a high, flared back and rounded body, designed for easy access beside the hearth. The form is both practical and sculptural, rising gracefully from a stepped brass pedestal base that provides visual balance and stability. The body is hand-formed copper, its surface displaying a warm, time-softened patina with subtle variations in tone. Cast lion mask mounts adorn the sides, lending a classical note and anchoring the swing handle above. The handle terminates in white porcelain casters, an elegant and functional detail that allowed for smooth tipping and pouring of coal without heat transfer. Combining decorative refinement with everyday utility, this piece reflects late 19th-century craftsmanship where even hearth accessories were thoughtfully designed. Today, it serves equally well as a fireside coal holder, log bin, or as a distinctive decorative vessel.