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Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian
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Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a delightful antique coal purdonium. A Scottish, fireside fuel store in walnut with brass fittings and tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A charming and practical fireside companion, rich in traditional appeal and decorative presence.

Attractive Victorian fireside interest, ideal for both period and contemporary hearths

In good order with a light, sympathetic patina across the brass fittings and hardware

Crafted from light walnut stocks, showcasing fine grain interest and a warm caramel hue

Twin field panel doors with classic proportions conceal the coal liner tray

Dressed with a gadrooned brass pull to the right-hand door for smooth access

Tactile brass carry handle to the top provides ease of movement and elegant form

Complete with a pair of coal tools, including a scallop-form coal shovel and pointed poker

Shovel mount integrated upon the rear fascia for handy storage and display

The poker residing within the generous confines of the interior

A wonderful addition to the fireside, this Victorian walnut purdonium offers both practical storage and decorative charm, being ideal for country house interiors or period room settings. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Depth: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Max Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Shovel Width: 13cm (5'')

Shovel Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Shovel Height: 34cm (13.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Coal Purdonium to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138681
Dealers Internal Reference
25088
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This is a delightful antique coal purdonium.
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A Scottish, fireside fuel store in walnut with brass fittings and tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

A charming and practical fireside companion, rich in traditional appeal and decorative presence.

fig 1. A Victorian walnut coal purdonium with panelled slant-front doors, a brass carrying handle, and an attached shovel mounted at the back.
fig 1. Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

Attractive Victorian fireside interest, ideal for both period and contemporary hearths

In good order with a light, sympathetic patina across the brass fittings and hardware

Crafted from light walnut stocks, showcasing fine grain interest and a warm caramel hue

fig 2. A Victorian walnut coal purdonium with panelled slant-front doors, a brass carrying handle, and an attached shovel mounted at the back.
fig 2. Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

Twin field panel doors with classic proportions conceal the coal liner tray

Dressed with a gadrooned brass pull to the right-hand door for smooth access

Tactile brass carry handle to the top provides ease of movement and elegant form

fig 3. A Victorian walnut coal purdonium with panelled slant-front doors, a brass carrying handle, and an attached shovel mounted at the back.
fig 3. Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

Complete with a pair of coal tools, including a scallop-form coal shovel and pointed poker

Shovel mount integrated upon the rear fascia for handy storage and display

The poker residing within the generous confines of the interior

fig 4. A Victorian walnut coal purdonium with panelled slant-front doors, a brass carrying handle, and an attached shovel mounted at the back.
fig 4. Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

A wonderful addition to the fireside, this Victorian walnut purdonium offers both practical storage and decorative charm, being ideal for country house interiors or period room settings. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Depth: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Max Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Shovel Width: 13cm (5'')

Shovel Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Shovel Height: 34cm (13.5'')

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Coal Purdonium to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138681
Dealers Internal Ref
25088
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian walnut coal purdonium with panelled slant-front doors, a brass carrying handle, and an attached shovel mounted at the back.
Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian
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A coal purdonium is a decorative fireside storage container designed during the nineteenth century to keep coal concealed and clean beside a domestic fireplace.

They were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, lined with removable zinc or iron insert boxes, and fitted with brass handles and coal scoops.

Authentic pieces feature period construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original zinc lining inserts, slant-front doors, and matching fitted brass carrying handles and shovels.

Positioned alongside a contemporary or period fireplace hearth, a purdonium can be repurposed to store kindling, firewood, or modern fireside tools while adding historical texture.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, while keeping metal components dry to prevent corrosion.
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