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Description
A Beautiful Victorian Art Nouveau Copper Coal Scuttle.
Benham & Froud.
1894.
A high quality and very rare antique art nouveau Benham & Froud coal scuttle and dated to 1894.
This exceptional Victorian scuttle was made by the renowned Benham & Froud foundry. The scuttle is stamped on the underside with the manufacturers mark and is also stamped "Rd 234924"giving accurate date of manufacture. Raised on a stepped circular plinth the scuttle is egg shaped with a wide scalloped mouth for filling and removing coal. The interior has a rest for a shovel which is not present. The exterior of the top of the scuttle is beautifully and elaborately decorated in embossed flowers, foliage and scrolling. In true art nouveau style the scuttle has a stunning black steel whiplash handle looping over the top with two wavy tongues copper rivetted to the top.
Dimensions: The scuttle stands approximately 40cm tall, including handle. The body measures 48cm x 34cm approximately.
Weight: 3kg's approximately.
Condition: In good to very good used antique condition. The exterior copper has a nice sheen whilst not being polished out bright. There is some age related tarnish to rebates and difficult to acces areas of copper. There are some minor dents from use with coal. There are minor surface marks. The handle is firm on its four copper rivets. The handle is clean with a nice gleam. There is some loss of the original black paint finish. The interior is clean with darkening to the surface copper from past use. However, this has a nice gleam to it as the scuttle has apparently not been used for sometime and has been well maintained. We encourage potential buyers to make use of the 24 images to satisfy themselves of condition and encourage any enquiries.
A stunning art nouveau Victorian copper scuttle from Benham & Froud that display beautifully but remains fully functional.
We actively encourage buyers to review the images that do constitute part of the description. As with many vintage/antique items the coal scuttle does have minor surface marks and minor losses from past use and age.
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