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Description

Arts and Crafts period copper coal bin , with a slope lid with corner decoration . Brass carry handles to each side , with a metal lift out liner box .

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Copper Coal Bin to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1191116

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Description

Arts and Crafts period copper coal bin , with a slope lid with corner decoration . Brass carry handles to each side , with a metal lift out liner box .

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Copper Coal Bin to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1191116

About the Dealer

James R Millington Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

Telephone 07787 574993

Location

Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm

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ObjectCoal Bins and Scuttles
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArts and Crafts
MaterialCopper, Brass
ColourCopper
MotifsHand-hammered surface, Cast brass handles, Decorative corner appliques
SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement prioritised hand craftsmanship, traditional techniques, and the inherent qualities of materials over mass production, frequently featuring visible hand-hammering and natural motifs.

These items were predominantly constructed from sheet copper or brass, often complemented by cast brass handles, hinges, and iron liners designed to withstand high temperatures and fuel storage.

Authenticity is typically assessed by examining construction methods such as hand-beaten surfaces, dovetailed or riveted joints, patination consistent with age, and period-appropriate hardware rather than modern machine stamping.

Such pieces function effectively as functional hearthside storage for logs or kindling, or alternatively as sculptural floor-standing cachepots for large indoor plants within a living space.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from oxidation, whilst avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip the historic patina.