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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Coal Box
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Coal Box

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box, having a quality brass carrying handle to the top, original brass shovel to the back, a lift up carved front opening to reveal a coal storage compartment with the original tin liner.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Oak Coal Purdonium to the 1880s.

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SA1168884
Dealers Internal Reference
1201
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box, having a quality brass carrying handle to the top, original brass shovel to the back, a lift up carved front opening to reveal a coal storage compartment with the original tin liner.
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Oak Coal Purdonium to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168884
Dealers Internal Ref
1201
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A dark oak Victorian coal box featuring a carved leaf design on the sloping front lid and a brass handle on top.
Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box
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A dark oak Victorian coal box featuring a carved leaf design on the sloping front lid and a brass handle on top.
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A coal purdonium is a fireside storage container designed during the nineteenth century to hold coal or kindling discreetly near a hearth, typically featuring a sloped drop-down front flap.

Victorian coal boxes were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, and were routinely fitted with brass carrying handles and an internal zinc or iron liner.

Authentic pieces exhibit historical construction techniques including hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy cast brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and often feature a rear fitting designed to hold a coal shovel.

An antique purdonium functions effectively as a contemporary log or kindling holder, positioned directly beside a fireplace hearth or wood-burning stove to add architectural texture and historic character.

Dust the wood regularly using a dry microfiber cloth, apply beeswax sparingly along the grain to preserve the timber finish, and ensure the interior liner remains dry to avoid oxidisation of the metalwork.
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