Coal Scuttle

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Coal Scuttle

Entry/Object ID

2026.13.001a-c

Description

A tin coal scuttle with brass furnishings and a painted floral design on the door. Has a tin scoop with a decorative ceramic handle that fits into a slot on the back. The interior has an insert that can be removed to make it easy go gather coal.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Henry Loveridge & Co., Palmer & Co.

Date made

June 22, 1881

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

England

Location

United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Inside Door

Transcription

"PALMER & CO / BRIGHTON

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Inside Door

Transcription

"H. LOVERIDGE & CO. - WOLVERHAMPTON - OXFORD"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Notes

Manufactures mark containing name and location of manufacturer surrounding an English registered design stamp with more detailed information. See attached media.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

2026.13.001.a-c

Dimensions

Height

13-3/4 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Length

17-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions taken with scuttle door closed

Parts

Count

Parts

1 bin (a), 1 scoop (b), and 1 removeable insert (c)

Material

Tin, Brass, Ceramic