Fireplace accessory (4) - Copper
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A set of four graduated copper coal scuttles from the Netherlands, dating to the 1950s, in red and yellow copper with blue-and-white Delft-style ceramic grips, the largest measuring 30 × 30 × 30 cm and the set weighing 7 kg in total, all in fair condition with patina.
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A beautiful matching set of four graduated vintage coal scuttles, made in Holland from red and yellow copper.
Each scuttle features an elegant helmet-shaped body, a curved pouring lip, a pedestal base and a movable carrying handle. The handles have attractive blue-and-white Delft-style ceramic grips, while ornamental lion-head mounts add a refined classical detail.
The four different sizes form a decorative and unusual collection. Originally designed for storing and pouring coal beside a fireplace, they can also be used as planters, kindling holders, storage vessels or distinctive decorative objects in a rustic, country-house or traditional interior.
The original “Made in Holland” label is still present underneath one of the pieces.
Condition: Fair condition with natural patina, green oxidation, surface marks and signs of age and use.
Origin: The Netherlands
Period: 1950s
Materials: Red and yellow copper, and blue-and-white Delft-style ceramic
Dimensions, from largest to smallest:
30 × 30 × 30 cm
27 × 30 × 26 cm
27 × 20 × 26 cm
21 × 17 × 20 cm
Shipping method: The complete set will be carefully packed with each piece individually protected and shipped as a tracked and insured parcel.
A beautiful matching set of four graduated vintage coal scuttles, made in Holland from red and yellow copper.
Each scuttle features an elegant helmet-shaped body, a curved pouring lip, a pedestal base and a movable carrying handle. The handles have attractive blue-and-white Delft-style ceramic grips, while ornamental lion-head mounts add a refined classical detail.
The four different sizes form a decorative and unusual collection. Originally designed for storing and pouring coal beside a fireplace, they can also be used as planters, kindling holders, storage vessels or distinctive decorative objects in a rustic, country-house or traditional interior.
The original “Made in Holland” label is still present underneath one of the pieces.
Condition: Fair condition with natural patina, green oxidation, surface marks and signs of age and use.
Origin: The Netherlands
Period: 1950s
Materials: Red and yellow copper, and blue-and-white Delft-style ceramic
Dimensions, from largest to smallest:
30 × 30 × 30 cm
27 × 30 × 26 cm
27 × 20 × 26 cm
21 × 17 × 20 cm
Shipping method: The complete set will be carefully packed with each piece individually protected and shipped as a tracked and insured parcel.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Copper
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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