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Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel C.1900
MebleinUK
for sale €338     $367
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Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel C.1900

19th century
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A fine antique coal scuttle dating from the early 20th century, complete with its original metal liner and matching brass-handled shovel.

The piece is crafted in wood with brass mounts, standing on shaped brass feet.

The front is decorated with an ornate repoussé brass panel featuring a heraldic-style design, adding both character and charm.

The hinged lid lifts to reveal the removable liner, while the brass handle to the top makes it practical to move and use.

A wonderful antique accessory for a fireplace, both decorative and functional, that will enhance any period interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Antique Wooden Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166929
Dealers Internal Reference
A303
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MEBLE IN UK. Only Unique Items in the Good Old Style

Description
A fine antique coal scuttle dating from the early 20th century, complete with its original metal liner and matching brass-handled shovel.

The piece is crafted in wood with brass mounts, standing on shaped brass feet.

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The front is decorated with an ornate repoussé brass panel featuring a heraldic-style design, adding both character and charm.
MebleinUK
fig 1. A wooden coal purdonium featuring an embossed brass front panel, top carrying handle, cabriole brass feet, and a matching metal shovel.
fig 1. Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel C.1900

The hinged lid lifts to reveal the removable liner, while the brass handle to the top makes it practical to move and use.

A wonderful antique accessory for a fireplace, both decorative and functional, that will enhance any period interior.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Antique Wooden Coal Scuttle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166929
Dealers Internal Ref
A303
MebleinUK
MebleinUK
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2025

Only unique items in the good old style

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Archive I A wooden coal purdonium featuring an embossed brass front panel, top carrying handle, cabriole brass feet, and a matching metal shovel.

Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel c.1900

Archive II A wooden coal purdonium featuring an embossed brass front panel, top carrying handle, cabriole brass feet, and a matching metal shovel. View II
Archive III A wooden coal purdonium featuring an embossed brass front panel, top carrying handle, cabriole brass feet, and a matching metal shovel. View III
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MebleinUK
Telephone 07308 219045
Location
Mansfield Woodhouse
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom

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A wooden coal purdonium featuring an embossed brass front panel, top carrying handle, cabriole brass feet, and a matching metal shovel.
Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel c.1900
Ref: SA1166929
A wooden coal purdonium featuring an embossed brass front panel, top carrying handle, cabriole brass feet, and a matching metal shovel.
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FAQs

A coal purdonium is a specialized fireside storage cabinet introduced during the nineteenth century to conceal coal discreetly within residential living spaces.

Coal scuttles from this period were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with pressed brass fittings, brass handles, and zinc internal liners.

Authentic pieces display period joinery, natural oxidisation on original metal liners, hand-stamped or embossed brass hardware, and dedicated rear slot mountings for a matching shovel.

An antique wooden purdonium can be placed beside a contemporary fireplace or log burner to store kindling, firelighters, or small hearth accessories.

Apply natural beeswax polish to the timber surface following the grain, and clean brass fittings with a microfibre cloth to prevent unwanted tarnish while preserving natural patination.
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