Mine on the bottom has a 17 stamped on it. Wish I new the year. I hope to be able to pass it on to my kids or grandkids.
Wiki calls them a "coal scuttle " with hod as an alternate. I've never heard coal scuttle until I seen it there. I learn new stuff every day too.
Not to Hijack, About 7 weeks ago I was walking down the Frozen driveway going to dump the Metal Ash bucket, Feet kicked out in a slick spot and I landed Ribs first on the edge of the bucket. The other night was the first time since that I could sleep on my side and not flat on my back... Rib injuries Su(k
I bruised my ribs last winter. Put too much pressure on the baby gate from my knees while loading wood and it caved in. I could not take a full breath for like a month. Rib injuries suck!
I have a bucket like this. So does my dad. My grandfather had one too. Until just now I had no idea they were used for anything but ashes.
I always use a double-bottom ash can for ash removal and cooling storage before dumping outside. They can bought at most retailers selling wood stove accessories. I pile cold ash at the back of my property to be used in gardens in Spring soil preparations. (check out the link below for example of ash cans and devices) http://guide.alibaba.com/shopping-guides/ash-can-for-fireplace.html
