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A Scottish George III Oak Log or Coal Bunker C.1800
Jeckyll & Co
for sale €216     $235
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A Scottish George III Oak Log or Coal Bunker C.1800

18th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Removed from a country house in the north-east highlands, probably estate made.

Lovely timber with a bone dry surface.

Generous proportions, approximately 2 feet square

Good serviceable condition. Historic worm damage to the bottom left side edge, see images.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Oak Coal Bunker to the 18th Century.

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SA1130621
Description
Removed from a country house in the north-east highlands, probably estate made.

Lovely timber with a bone dry surface.

Generous proportions, approximately 2 feet square

Good serviceable condition. Historic worm damage to the bottom left side edge, see images.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Oak Coal Bunker to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130621
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges.
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Archive I A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges.

A Scottish George III Oak Log or Coal Bunker C.1800

Archive II A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges. View II
Archive III A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges. View III
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Archive V A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges. View V
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A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges.
A Scottish George III oak log or coal bunker c.1800
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A Scottish George III period oak coal bunker featuring a slanted hinged lid with a dark turned wooden knob and brass strap hinges.
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During the George III period, coal bunkers and purdoniums were constructed to store solid fuel neatly beside domestic fireplaces. Designed with sloping lids, these containers allowed easy access for scooping coal or wood while preventing ash and debris from spreading into living spaces.

Georgian fuel stores were typically built from durable native woods such as oak, mahogany, or pine. Construction techniques featured hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, fitted brass or wrought iron strap hinges, and turned wooden or metal knobs.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-cut joinery, historic wear on the base from floor contact, and natural oxidisation around original metal fixings. Look for age-appropriate shrink cracks in the timber planks and a smooth, uneven patina achieved through decades of handling and waxing.

Positioned beside a wood-burning stove or traditional open hearth, an antique oak bunker functions as functional fuel storage. Alternatively, these compact wooden chests serve as utilitarian storage containers for hallway shoes, toys, or extra blankets in country or transitional living spaces.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture variations to prevent the wood from warping or splitting over time.
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