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A Victorian Planter / Coal / Log Bin
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A Victorian Planter / Coal / Log Bin

19th century
Sold 13 October 2026 · Pear Tree Antiques
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Description

Late 19th Century Victorian antique copper log bin or planter with brass ring handles and on circular copper feet. A great piece for storing logs or coal beside the fire or to use as a planter.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Log Bin to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
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SA1235194
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HFRW1281
Description
Late 19th Century Victorian antique copper log bin or planter with brass ring handles and on circular copper feet. A great piece for storing logs or coal beside the fire or to use as a planter.
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Log Bin to the 1880s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235194
Dealers Internal Ref
HFRW1281
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet. SOLD13 OCT 26
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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet. SOLD13 OCT 26

A Victorian Planter / Coal / Log Bin

Archive II A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet. View IV
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Pear Tree Antiques
Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/peartreeantiques
Verified Since Apr 2021
Items For Sale 52
Items Sold 182
Pear Tree Antiques
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A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet.
A Victorian Planter / Coal / Log Bin
Ref: SA1235194
A cylindrical Victorian copper log bin featuring raised horizontal ribs, brass drop ring handles, and short metal feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLog Bins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsHorizontal ribbed moulding, Brass ring drop handles, Cylindrical metal feet
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

This late 19th century Victorian antique log bin or planter works well for storing logs or coal beside the fire or to use as a planter. Formed from copper with warm copper tones, the cylindrical body displays raised horizontal ribbed mouldings running around the exterior, a visible vertical seam down one inner side, and circular feet underneath. Brass ring drop handles are attached to the sides via round mountings, while the interior shows aged surface oxidation and wear consistent with age and utility. The piece measures 30 cm high and 30 cm wide. Placed directly on a fireplace hearth, it brings a traditional English country house aesthetic into a living room or study space.

FAQs

During the 19th century, copper log bins and coal scuttles were standard household items used to store solid fuels near open fireplaces. Copper was chosen for its durability, resistance to corrosion, and heat-conducting properties, often combined with brass fixtures for decorative contrast.

These containers were primarily constructed from sheet copper, often featuring rolled edges and reinforced ribbing for strength. Handles and supporting feet were typically cast from solid brass or iron and secured using metal rivets.

Authentic period pieces display hand-riveted joints, minor surface irregularities from hand-hammering or machine-rolling, and genuine oxidisation or verdigris in hard-to-reach seams. They generally lack modern uniform welds and exhibit natural age-related wear on the base.

While traditionally placed on a fireplace hearth to hold firewood, these vessels are frequently repurposed in contemporary settings as indoor planters, umbrella stands in hallways, or storage containers for rolled blankets.

To maintain the natural patina, clean the surface using a soft, dry cloth. If a bright finish is preferred, apply a specialised metal polish, avoiding harsh abrasive pads that could scratch the copper or strip original lacquers.
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