Coal scuttle

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Coal scuttle

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.570

Description

Handled coal scuttle, roughly triangular with repousse bird and floral panel: fluted c-shaped handle with circular bases: two geometric heavy hinges connect sloping front door to top; door has applied square panel of stippled background and bird in flight; applied knob with concentric rings below panel; four flattened bell-shaped feet screwed to base; angular u-shaped handle, horizontally placed; four copper rivets; tinned lining.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1870 - 1880

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

16 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Depth

17 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 16 x 10 1/2 x 17 in. (40.6 x 26.7 x 43.2 cm)

Material

copper, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Missing pin in left-hand hinge; random scratches and slight dents; missing two screws on bottom of panel.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom