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Quality Antique Edwardian Oak and Brass Coal Purdonium
For sale by Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Quality Antique Edwardian Oak and Brass Coal Purdonium

1900 - 1920
Description

Quality antique Edwardian oak and brass coal purdonium with a brass gallery to the top and two ornate brass carrying handles to the sides, a brass knob to the front opening to reveal a compartment for coal with the original removable tin liner, a lovely carved oak panel to the front and a compartment on the back with the original shovel.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Edwardian Oak Coal Purdonium to the 1900s.

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SA1173100
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253
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Description
Quality antique Edwardian oak and brass coal purdonium with a brass gallery to the top and two ornate brass carrying handles to the sides, a brass knob to the front opening to reveal a compartment for coal with the original removable tin liner, a lovely carved oak panel to the front and a compartment on the back with the original shovel.
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Edwardian Oak Coal Purdonium to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173100
Dealers Internal Ref
253
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An Edwardian oak coal purdonium cabinet featuring a carved central diamond panel, brass drop hinges, and a brass gallery rail on the top surface.
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Archive I An Edwardian oak coal purdonium cabinet featuring a carved central diamond panel, brass drop hinges, and a brass gallery rail on the top surface.

Quality Antique Edwardian Oak and Brass Coal Purdonium

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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An Edwardian oak coal purdonium cabinet featuring a carved central diamond panel, brass drop hinges, and a brass gallery rail on the top surface.
Quality antique Edwardian oak and brass coal purdonium
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An Edwardian oak coal purdonium cabinet featuring a carved central diamond panel, brass drop hinges, and a brass gallery rail on the top surface.
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A coal purdonium is a specialized fireside storage cabinet designed to hold coal, named after its 19th-century inventor Purdon. It gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as a decorative way to conceal coal near hearths.

Traditional purdoniums are constructed primarily from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently fitted with a zinc or iron removable liner. Exterior accents often include cast brass handles, gallery rails, and ornate brass hinges.

Authentic Edwardian pieces feature construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original metal lining trays, and period-accurate brass fittings. The design typically favours clean geometric carvings, drop-front doors, and turned brass gallery rails on top.

While originally created for coal, a purdonium serves well as a side table or discreet storage cabinet beside a fireplace or armchair. It can be re-purposed to house kindling, magazines, or living room essentials in contemporary spaces.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste to the oak timber periodically using a soft cloth to preserve the finish and nourish the grain. Clean the brass elements with a dry microfiber cloth to prevent tarnish without stripping natural age patina.
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