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Victorian Black Metal Decorative Coal Box, Mother of Pearl Detail
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Victorian Black Metal Decorative Coal Box, Mother of Pearl Detail

19th century
Description

A Victorian period black metal coal bin dating from the 1890s . With a mother of pearl decorated top and front , with birds and flowers. The bin has heavy cast iron ornate side carry handles . with iron corner feet, The top lid lifts up right , with a drop front coal fitting ,

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Metal Coal Purdonium to the 1890s.

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SA1235502
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Description
A Victorian period black metal coal bin dating from the 1890s . With a mother of pearl decorated top and front , with birds and flowers. The bin has heavy cast iron ornate side carry handles . with iron corner feet, The top lid lifts up right , with a drop front coal fitting ,
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Metal Coal Purdonium to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235502
James R Millington Antiques
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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Archive I A black metal Victorian coal box featuring mother of pearl inlay depictions of a bird and floral branches, resting on cast metal feet.

Victorian Black Metal Decorative Coal Box, Mother of Pearl Detail

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
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James R Millington Antiques
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A black metal Victorian coal box featuring mother of pearl inlay depictions of a bird and floral branches, resting on cast metal feet.
Victorian black metal decorative coal box, mother of pearl detail
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A black metal Victorian coal box featuring mother of pearl inlay depictions of a bird and floral branches, resting on cast metal feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoal Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMetal, Mother of Pearl, Lacquer
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsMother of pearl inlay, Bird and floral motif, Cast metal feet, Metal pull handle
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A coal box, frequently referred to as a purdonium, is a hearthside storage container created during the nineteenth century to hold coal neat and hidden near domestic fireplaces.

These pieces were typically crafted from sheet metal or cast iron, coated in dark japanned lacquer, and embellished with natural mother of pearl shell inlay and hand-painted detailing.

Authentic period pieces feature natural mother of pearl shell embedded directly into painted surfaces, authentic cast iron feet, metal liners, and subtle signs of age along metal joins.

In contemporary settings, a lacquered coal purdonium serves as a functional side container for kindling, extra blankets, magazines, or as a decorative accent beside a traditional fireplace.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh chemical solvent polish that may loosen the shell inlay, and keep the interior dry to prevent metal corrosion.
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