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Antique Coal Purdonium, English, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Keep, Victorian
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Antique Coal Purdonium, English, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Keep, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique coal purdonium. An English, walnut and brass fireside fuel keep, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A fine example of traditional craftsmanship, this handsome piece presents excellent grain interest and enduring functionality by the hearth.

Traditional Victorian purdonium form, exuding warmth and period elegance

Crafted from quality walnut, displaying fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Tactile brass carry handle, turned and shaped with charming detail

Small brass pull to the lid, opening smoothly to reveal the internal coal liner

Removable liner tray for convenient use and maintenance

Supplied with a lightly timeworn coal scoop, featuring a turned beech handle

Standing sturdily with a subtly tapered silhouette and rich colouration

A fine example of Victorian domestic utility, ideal for traditional fireplaces or period décor

This antique coal purdonium offers a tasteful way to manage hearthside storage while adding charming Victorian character to the fireside. A distinguished choice for the collector or heritage interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

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

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SA1149442
Dealers Internal Reference
25364
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Description
This is an antique coal purdonium. An English, walnut and brass fireside fuel keep, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
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A fine example of traditional craftsmanship, this handsome piece presents excellent grain interest and enduring functionality by the hearth.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian English walnut coal purdonium featuring a slanted panelled door, brass knob, and top brass carrying handle.
fig 1. Antique Coal Purdonium, English, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Keep, Victorian

Traditional Victorian purdonium form, exuding warmth and period elegance

Crafted from quality walnut, displaying fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Tactile brass carry handle, turned and shaped with charming detail

fig 2. An antique Victorian English walnut coal purdonium featuring a slanted panelled door, brass knob, and top brass carrying handle.
fig 2. Antique Coal Purdonium, English, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Keep, Victorian

Small brass pull to the lid, opening smoothly to reveal the internal coal liner

Removable liner tray for convenient use and maintenance

Supplied with a lightly timeworn coal scoop, featuring a turned beech handle

fig 3. An antique Victorian English walnut coal purdonium featuring a slanted panelled door, brass knob, and top brass carrying handle.
fig 3. Antique Coal Purdonium, English, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Keep, Victorian

Standing sturdily with a subtly tapered silhouette and rich colouration

A fine example of Victorian domestic utility, ideal for traditional fireplaces or period décor

This antique coal purdonium offers a tasteful way to manage hearthside storage while adding charming Victorian character to the fireside. A distinguished choice for the collector or heritage interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1149442
Dealers Internal Ref
25364
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique Victorian English walnut coal purdonium featuring a slanted panelled door, brass knob, and top brass carrying handle.
Antique Coal Purdonium, English, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Keep, Victorian
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An antique Victorian English walnut coal purdonium featuring a slanted panelled door, brass knob, and top brass carrying handle.
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A coal purdonium is a specialized wooden fireside container popularised during the 19th century, designed to hold coal or briquettes discreetly with a slanted drop-front door and often a brass handle.

Victorian coal boxes were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, often featuring brass carrying handles, decorative escutcheons, and zinc or iron internal liners to protect the timber.

Authentic Victorian pieces display period joinery such as dovetails, original brass hardware with natural patination, slant-front doors with panel mouldings, and evidence of historical hearth usage.

In contemporary interiors, a wooden purdonium functions next to a hearth for storing kindling, fire logs, or matches, while serving as decorative fireside storage in a traditional living room.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish along the grain, whilst avoiding liquid cleaners or extreme proximity to direct hearth heat that could dry the timber.
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