coal hod

a small pail for carrying coal; a coal scuttle.

Origin of coal hod

First recorded in 1815–25

If Zebedee was worth a cool million, I might wear a coal-hod on my head, if I chose, with perfect impunity.

The Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern |Anonymous
The warlike Sam remained sitting disconsolately in the coal-hod; his instructions suggested no means of extrication.

The Aldine, Vol. 5, No. 1., January, 1872 |Various
He is tired and cross, and doesn't want to sling ashes nor bang a coal-hod.

The Golden Censer |John McGovern
Fanny opened the coal-hod, intending to put fresh coals on the dying fire; but, to her distress, found that the hod was empty.

Betty Vivian |L. T. Meade

I used to get awful tired filling the coal-hod and lugging it over to the stove.

Maida's Little Shop |Inez Haynes Irwin