A Victorian Brass Helmet-Form Coal Skuttle with Pedestal Base

A Victorian brass coal skuttle of traditional helmet form. The body features a hand-beaten finish with a wide flared spout, rising from a stepped circular pedestal foot. It is equipped with a sturdy curved brass swing handle secured by riveted trilobed plates, alongside a smaller fixed loop handle at the rear designed for tipping. The piece displays a deep, aged patina characteristic of late 19th-century metalware. No manufacturer’s marks are present. Dimensions: Approximately 35cm height (to handle) x 45cm length.