Search 0
53,220  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 225 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
225 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1115641
FOR SALE
£1,350
Email Phone
Save
Regency Decorated Coal Bin
For sale by Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,580     $1,715
£1,350
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2021
Browse dealers 112 items
  • About Us
    Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1115641
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Regency Decorated Coal Bin

19th century
Description

Regency decorated tole coal or log bin of sarcophagus form.

With original ocre paint and ornate handle on the lid. With brass lion handles and raised on gilded cast iron paw feet. 

In good condition. Circa 1820. Price includes free delivery throughout the UK.

H: 42 cm (16 9/16")

W: 44 cm (17 5/16")

D: 34 cm (13 3/8")

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Regency Painted Coal Bin to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115641
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
Regency decorated tole coal or log bin of sarcophagus form.

With original ocre paint and ornate handle on the lid. With brass lion handles and raised on gilded cast iron paw feet. 

In good condition. Circa 1820. Price includes free delivery throughout the UK.

H: 42 cm (16 9/16")

W: 44 cm (17 5/16")

D: 34 cm (13 3/8")

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Regency Painted Coal Bin to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115641
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet.
1 / 6
Archive I An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet.

Regency Decorated Coal Bin

Archive II An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet. View II
Archive III An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet. View III
Archive IV An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet. View IV
Archive V An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet. View V
Archive VI An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
Location
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jakewright
Verified Since Jan 2021
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 277
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Verified Since Jan 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jakewright
Verified
Jan 2021
For Sale
112
Sold
277
An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet.
Regency Decorated Coal Bin
Ref: SA1115641
An antique ochre painted toleware coal bin featuring a stepped lid, side ring handles, line decoration, and gilded claw feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoal Bins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialToleware, Paint, Cast Metal
  • ColourOchre, Gold
  • MotifsClaw feet, Ring handles, Stepped lid, Painted banding
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century Regency toleware coal bin takes a sarcophagus form with an ochre painted surface and horizontal gold painted banding. The stepped lid holds an ornate loop finial at the top, while the sides display brass lion ring handles and the base rests on gilded cast iron paw feet. Visible signs of age include surface wear and scuffs across the ochre body and lid. Measuring 42 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 34 cm deep, this lidded container fits neatly beside a living room fireplace hearth to store fuel while adding a formal decorative accent to the interior space today.

FAQs

A Regency coal purdonium or coal bin is a decorative fireside storage vessel designed during the early 19th century to conceal coal or wood near a hearth. Crafted predominantly from painted metal or toleware, these pieces featured neoclassical forms, painted accents, and cast handles.

19th-century coal bins were typically manufactured using rolled iron or tinplate, known as toleware, finished with lacquer or oil paint. Decorative elements often incorporated cast brass or bronze handles, claw feet, and gilt painted line work.

Authentic Regency toleware displays characteristic age markers such as natural paint crazing, minor surface oxidisation on iron bases, and heavy cast hardware. Period pieces feature hand-applied decoration and construction details like hand-hammered seams rather than uniform modern welds.

An antique coal bin serves as a structural focal point when placed alongside a fireplace hearth or inside a disused chimney breast. Beyond storing kindling, these vessels can be repurposed as umbrella stands in entryways or discreet containers for living room throws.

Dust the painted surface regularly using a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical cleansers or damp cloths that could lift historic paint layers. Ensure the interior remains completely dry to prevent rust from forming on the underlying metal structure.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories