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Pollard Oak Fireside Purdonium
Shackladys Antiques
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Pollard Oak Fireside Purdonium

19th century
Description

Pollard oak fireside purdonium, the rectangular superstructure with brass three-quarter gallery above a beveled rectangular mirror flanked by turned fluted and reeded supports. To the fall front panel door carved with a bowl of fruit and scrolling acanthus. All raised up on plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 40 Inches

Width 18 Inches

Depth 15.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Purdonium to the 19th Century.

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SA1065011
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Description
Pollard oak fireside purdonium, the rectangular superstructure with brass three-quarter gallery above a beveled rectangular mirror flanked by turned fluted and reeded supports. To the fall front panel door carved with a bowl of fruit and scrolling acanthus. All raised up on plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 40 Inches

Width 18 Inches

Depth 15.5 Inches

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Purdonium to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065011
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail.
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Archive I A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail.

Pollard Oak Fireside Purdonium

Archive II A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail. View II
Archive III A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail. View III
Archive IV A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail. View IV
Archive V A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail. View V
Archive VI A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail. View VII
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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Shackladys Antiques
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail.
Pollard Oak Fireside Purdonium
Ref: SA1065011
A Victorian pollard oak fireside purdonium featuring a carved floral panel, brass drop handle, turned columns, and a mirrored upper shelf with a brass gallery rail.
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FAQs

A coal purdonium is a specialised piece of 19th-century fireside furniture designed to hold coal or logs while disguising the fuel behind a decorative wooden door. Named after its original creator or distributor, it typically includes a drop-front mechanism and often incorporates a mirrored riser or small shelf on top.

Victorian purdoniums were primarily crafted from solid hardwoods and decorative veneers such as oak, pollard oak, walnut, and mahogany. They commonly feature brass or iron fittings, zinc or galvanized iron internal removable liners, and mirror glass inserts.

Authentic pieces generally display period joinery such as dovetail joints, heavy cast brass handles, and original metallic liners designed to withstand ash. Wood grain variations, such as pollard oak burrs, alongside carved foliage or classical mouldings, reflect late 19th-century manufacturing styles.

While originally created for coal storage, an antique purdonium serves well as an occasional side table, hearthside accent, or storage unit for kindling and hearth tools. Place it near a fireplace or in an entryway to hold small household accessories while providing historical character.

Pollard oak requires regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of a high-quality beeswax polish to maintain wood hydration and lustre. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying or lifting, and clean brass fittings with a soft dry cloth.
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