Scuttle Collection

Housemaid Carries Coals
The housemaid brings up a scuttle full of coal

WW1 - German fleet sail to Scapa Flow, Scotland, UK
WW1 - German fleet set sail to Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom. 74 ships of the Kaiserliche Marines High Seas Fleet were interned in Gutter Sound at Scapa Flow pending a

English Dresses Oct 1838
3 gowns all with bishop sleeves, 2 with reverse cuffs, V necklines and pointed waists. Hemlines are trimmed with flounces, embroidery, rouleaux and puffing

Coal vase
Japanned coal vase made from lacquered tin plate with gilding and painted floral decoration on the lid, cast iron claw feet and iron lion mask handles, with a removable tin-plate liner

Portobello Road Market - Bric a Brac Stall. Date: early 1960s

Woman at home with baby elephant Date: circa 1960s

Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho)
1123859 Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Cartoon, Why Coals Are Dear -- a satirical comment on the high cost of coals to ordinary working people, caused by Restricted Navigation and City Tax. Date: 1853

George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger, trade card (engraving)
731538 George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger)

Then cried he, with a proud pale lip, Ho! gunner, split and sink the ship
IL251864 Then cried he, with a proud pale lip, Ho! gunner, split and sink the ship, illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c.1900 (colour litho) by Webb

Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic (coloured engraving)
2818053 Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic)

Crew of a British C Class submarine 1916
British sailors struggle to haul some German sailors onboard a submarine, after the German ship was torpedoed. At this stage of the war

Cartoon, A Physical Force Chartist Arming for the Fight. Satirical comment on Chartism. Date: 1848

Coal scuttle
Copper and brass urn-shaped coal scuttle on three legs, possibly manufactured by Henry Loveridge & Co. Wolverhampton, c.1900-1910. Date: c.1900-1910

Mining Review (1947-1983)
Mining Review

Female contortionist Diana Gaye making tea
The female contortionist Diana Gaye in the kitchen with her mother, making a pot of tea. (2 of 2) Date: 1971

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A wave washes over a Sally Lightfoot Crab, Graspus graspus, searching for algae to dine on in the intertidal zone, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Find the Fault card No. 24 -- fireplace. circa 1930s

Bonzo and Chee-Kee keep smiling by George Studdy
Bonzo and Chee-Kee keep smiling -- the Pekingese watches Bonzo having his bath, after which he chases her, knocks into the coal scuttle and makes himself dirty all over again

Poorly puppy by the fire - His First Trouble by G E Studdy
His First Trouble by G E Studdy - A poorly puppy, wrapped up warm by the fire staring across to his medicine on the hearth with apprehension. Date: 1912

Stoking the fire before heading to bed on Christmas Eve
A young boy in nightshirt and nightcap stokes the fire with his Mother before heading to bed on Christmas Eve, to dream of the joy, fun and raft of surprises the morrow may bring... Date: 1912

Greetings card in the shape of a coal scuttle with cats
Greetings card in the shape of a coal scuttle with a cat and a kitten inside. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card in the shape of a coal scuttle
Greetings card in the shape of a brown wooden coal scuttle. Date: circa 1890s

Happy Families - Mrs Blaze. circa 1940s

Cheese Covers, Egg Cups, Pots and Jugs, Plate 38
Cheese Covers, Egg Cups and Stands, Mustard Pots, Cream Jugs, Salt Cellars and Sardine Boxes, Plate 38, showing a range of plain and patterned items. Date: circa 1880s

Advert for Mappin & Webbs Christmas presents 1888
Selection of artistic and useful Christmas presents. 1888

Fireplace / Scribners
An ornate fireplace. Date: 1879

Cartoon, First feelings, WW1
Cartoon, First feelings. A French soldier says that the first time he saw a German soldier he couldn t fire at him because he seemed too old to be shot. Date: 1916

Mongrel puppy eating coal
A mongrel puppy eating coal is interrupted when his master approaches. Date: 1914

WW1 - Comment on Scapa Flow, 21st June 1919
WW1 - An illustration commenting on the Germans making a decision to scuttle the fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands in Scotland

A coal-scuttle made from two types of shell cases (one a 2 pounder) and a naval button with the engraved inscription - HMS Maenad, Jutland, 31st May 1916. HMS Maenad was a Moon (M) class destroyer

Children play at tanks by Leslie Shaw
We re not little wretches - we re the Tanks!" Two little boys, with heads in coal scuttles pretend to be tanks and scare their girl playmate. Date: 1917

Corner of a large tiled kitchen, showing a gas cooker (right) and a large stove with doors for the coal (in a scuttle at the side), and a flue. There are pots and pans on a tall stand (left)

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) orders the sinking of his ships, Mexico, July 1519 (engraving)
KW115057 Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) orders the sinking of his ships, Mexico, July 1519 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

Scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow
The Scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow on 21st June 1919 at the end of the First World War. The High Seas Fleet had been interned there under the terms of the Armistice whilst negotiations

Christmas card in the shape of a coal scuttle. Date: circa 1890s

Footman collecting a scuttle of coal from the cellar under the pavement at the very moment when the coalman shoots a sack of coal from Newcastle through the manhole

Scuttle fly in amber
A scuttle fly preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Scuttle fly in Dominican amber
Mouldy scuttle fly Diptera:Cyclorrapha:Phoridae, trapped in Dominican amber. Specimen from the Lower Miocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Termites in Dominican amber
Dominican amber containing termites, a flightless scuttle fly and a rove beetle. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

The Janitor
People You See. From Teddy Bear (20 March 1965)

Festival Flower Girlss
Three flower girls and many visitors at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain. Girls costumes by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

SCAPA FLOW / 1919
German Sailors Scuttle the fleet at Scapa Flow rather then surrender it to the Allies

Bottom up after Scuttle
A German battleship floats bottom-up after scuttling at Scapa Flow

Furniture Disturbed
A family return home to find the parlour furniture moved - pictures on the floor, coal scuttle & fire tongs in the alcove, chairs balanced on tables - all topsy-turvy

Carrying Things
Two servants carry their burdens upstairs - the footman carries a letter on a tray, the housemaid carries a scuttle full of coals

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"Scuttle: A Journey Through Time and Curiosities" Housemaid Carries Coals: In the days of old, housemaids were responsible for carrying coals to keep the hearth warm and cozy. WW1 - German fleet sail to Scapa Flow, Scotland, UK: Discover the intriguing story of how the German fleet sailed into Scapa Flow during World War I, leaving a lasting mark on history. English Dresses Oct 1838: Step back in time to October 1838 and explore the fashion trends that adorned English women during this era. Woman at home with baby elephant Date: circa 1960s: Uncover an extraordinary moment captured in time as a woman finds herself sharing her home with an adorable baby elephant in the swinging sixties. Coal vase: Delve into the world of unique household items with a coal vase that once served as both functional and decorative piece. Female contortionist Diana Gaye making tea: Witness astonishing flexibility as renowned contortionist Diana Gaye gracefully prepares tea while showcasing her incredible talent. Portobello Road Market - Bric-a-Brac Stall: Immerse yourself in London's vibrant Portobello Road Market, where eclectic bric-a-brac stalls offer treasures from all corners of the world. Find the Fault card No. 24: Engage your detective skills with "Find the Fault" card No. 24 – can you spot what's amiss? Bonzo and Chee-Kee keep smiling by George Studdy: Experience heartwarming joy through George Studdy's delightful illustrations featuring Bonzo and Chee-Kee who never fail to bring smiles wherever they go. Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho).