Copper Brass Coal Scuttle/Ash Bucket w/Porcelain Cherub Face 8"x7.50" Vintage

This image is a vintage copper coal scuttle or ash bucket, featuring a distinctive ceramic handle at the back and a swing handle at the top. Here's more information about this type of item: Purpose: These buckets were traditionally used for holding and carrying coal or ash for fireplaces, especially popular during the Victorian and Edwardian Arts and Crafts periods. Materials: They are made of copper, with brass elements, and has decorative details like lion head embellishments where the main handle attaches. Handle Design: The prominent ceramic handle, Delft blue and white pattern served both a practical purpose for carrying and pouring, and an aesthetic one. Modern Use: While originally functional, today these copper scuttles are often used for decorative purposes, as planters, or for storing other items by the fireplace, adding a touch of antique charm to a home. Handle not even. See pic Thanks for looking..