Vintage Brass Helmet Coal Scuttle
This vintage brass helmet coal scuttle is a traditional fireside piece, offered in the classic helmet form with a sweeping front lip and a tall swing handle. The body rises from a rounded base ring, with a small side handle to one flank. A decorative mask-form mount sits at the front, fixed beneath the handle’s attachment point. The interior is finished in a green tone, contrasting with the brass exterior. No maker’s name or marks are visible, so the manufacturer is not known.
Condition and Collector Appeal
The scuttle shows the surface wear and patina expected of brass of this age, including darkening, scattered spotting and verdigris-tinged areas around the base ring. The green interior and the untouched patina contribute to its character. Buyers interested in original period fireside accessories, or in brass pieces for display, may find this an appealing example to restore or to keep in its present state.
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