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Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium
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Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Coast Antiques
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Welcome to Coast Antiques, each item in our store has been handpicked for its authenticity, quality, and historical significance. We take pride in offering a curated selection that appeals to both seasoned collectors and those looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their home.

The Arts and Crafts oak Purdonium is constructed from solid oak, ensuring durability and longevity. Its unique size and design provide distinct aesthetic value, while integrated storage compartments offer practical organisation solutions. This piece exemplifies functional craftsmanship within the Arts and Crafts movement. Overall condition is very good with only the original metal liner missing. Dimensions are 93cm height x 47cm depth x 42cm width. Item can be collected from LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Coast Antiques has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Purdonium to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237941
Description
Welcome to Coast Antiques, each item in our store has been handpicked for its authenticity, quality, and historical significance.
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We take pride in offering a curated selection that appeals to both seasoned collectors and those looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their home.
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fig 1. An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment.
fig 1. Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium

The Arts and Crafts oak Purdonium is constructed from solid oak, ensuring durability and longevity. Its unique size and design provide distinct aesthetic value, while integrated storage compartments offer practical organisation solutions. This piece exemplifies functional craftsmanship within the Arts and Crafts movement. Overall condition is very good with only the original metal liner missing. Dimensions are 93cm height x 47cm depth x 42cm width. Item can be collected from LL29 or please contact seller for possible delivery quote.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Purdonium to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237941
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment.

Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium

Archive II An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View III
Archive IV An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View IV
Archive V An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View V
Archive VI An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View VI
Archive VII An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View VII
Archive VIII An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment. View VIII
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Telephone 07809 566391
Location
58 Abergele Rd
Colwyn Bay
Wales
LL29 7PP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 58
Items Sold 129
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Location: 58 Abergele Rd, Colwyn Bay, Wales, LL29 7PP, United Kingdom
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An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment.
Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium
Ref: SA1237941
An Arts and Crafts dark oak purdonium featuring stylized carved leaf panels, an upper cupboard, an open shelf, and a slanted fall-front compartment.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoal Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved leaf motifs, Fall-front panel, Open shelf
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

A purdonium is a specialized wooden fireplace cabinet designed to hold coal or wood fuel, incorporating a sloped fall-front door to access the inner storage compartment while keeping ash and debris contained.

Arts and Crafts purdoniums were primarily crafted from solid woods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often joined with exposed mortise and tenon joinery and fitted with hand-hammered iron or brass hardware.

Authentic Arts and Crafts pieces display organic or stylized stylized botanical hand carvings, clear quarter-sawn oak grain patterns, honest joinery, and patinated metalwork rather than mass-produced mouldings.

An antique purdonium serves well beside a fireplace or stove as a functional fireside cabinet, or in an entryway as an occasional storage unit for umbrellas, shoes, or household miscellanea.

Maintain oak purdoniums by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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