coal scuttle, first half 20th century

Historical information

Coal scuttles or hods were made with some sort of tipped lip that made it easy to pour out the lumps of coal. It also was used to carry ashes away from the fireplace. This one could have been used to carry firewood more likely to be used in Orbost.

Physical description

A metal coal scuttle with two handles - a tipping handle and a carrying handle.

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