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Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique fireside store. An English, handbeaten copper and brass coal or log bin, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully hand-crafted fireside storage with appealing smithy character

Rich amber tones radiate from the rolled and beaten copper body

Enhanced by decorative rivet work, contributing to a robust, authentic appearance

Fitted with a pair of shaped brass handles, adding practical elegance

Raised upon a trio of fine paw feet, cast in brass with superb detail

Engraved to the base with maker’s name Bamford

Perfectly suited for storing logs, coal, or kindling beside a traditional hearth

A stylish and functional addition to country house fireplaces or period interiors

With its substantial form, fine materials, and warm tones, this antique copper bin offers both practical fireside utility and decorative appeal, embodying the charm of late Victorian craftsmanship. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Handbeaten Copper Coal Bin to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154944
Dealers Internal Reference
25312
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This is an antique fireside store.
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An English, handbeaten copper and brass coal or log bin, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully hand-crafted fireside storage with appealing smithy character

fig 1. A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Rich amber tones radiate from the rolled and beaten copper body

Enhanced by decorative rivet work, contributing to a robust, authentic appearance

Fitted with a pair of shaped brass handles, adding practical elegance

fig 2. A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet.
fig 2. Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Raised upon a trio of fine paw feet, cast in brass with superb detail

Engraved to the base with maker’s name Bamford

Perfectly suited for storing logs, coal, or kindling beside a traditional hearth

A stylish and functional addition to country house fireplaces or period interiors

fig 3. A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet.
fig 3. Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

With its substantial form, fine materials, and warm tones, this antique copper bin offers both practical fireside utility and decorative appeal, embodying the charm of late Victorian craftsmanship. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Handbeaten Copper Coal Bin to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154944
Dealers Internal Ref
25312
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet.

Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Archive II A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet. View II
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A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet.
Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900
Ref: SA1154944
A round hand-hammered copper vessel featuring side carrying handles, riveted seams, and cast brass claw feet.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, coal was the primary heating fuel for domestic hearths across Britain. Metalworkers created dedicated copper and brass vessels to hold fuel neatly near the fireplace while serving as decorative elements in living spaces.

Fireside stores from the late nineteenth century were predominantly crafted from sheet copper or brass, joined with solid copper rivets and reinforced with iron bands or cast brass feet to withstand heavy daily use.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-hammering, seam construction such as dovetailing or riveted joints, genuine oxidation marks, and substantial cast brass or bronze hardware.

In contemporary settings, copper coal bins are frequently positioned by a hearth for storing firewood, placed in entryways for umbrellas, or used as indoor planters for large indoor foliage.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip natural patination. If desired, gentle metal polish can restore brightness, though leaving the aged surface intact preserves historical character.
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