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Victorian Side Cabinet Coal Shuttle Mahogany 1890
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Victorian Side Cabinet Coal Shuttle Mahogany 1890

19th century
Description

Elegant Victorian side cabinet in mahogany

Dated to circa 1890 this would have originally functioned as a coal shuttle

Cabinet opens up to reveal metal lined interior originally intended for coal

Bought from a private residence in London's Belgravia

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

16 (40) x 15 (38) x 38 (96)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Coal Purdonium to the 1890s.

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SA1240004
Description
Elegant Victorian side cabinet in mahogany

Dated to circa 1890 this would have originally functioned as a coal shuttle

Cabinet opens up to reveal metal lined interior originally intended for coal

Bought from a private residence in London's Belgravia

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel.
fig 1. Victorian Side Cabinet Coal Shuttle Mahogany 1890

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

16 (40) x 15 (38) x 38 (96)

T

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Coal Purdonium to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240004
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel.

Victorian Side Cabinet Coal Shuttle Mahogany 1890

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View II
Archive III A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel. View VIII
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A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel.
Victorian Side Cabinet Coal Shuttle Mahogany 1890
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A late Victorian mahogany coal purdonium cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brass handle on the drop-front door, an upper shelf, and a small mirrored back panel.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval marquetry medallion, Drop-front door, Mirrored back gallery, Brass bail handle
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian side cabinet dates to circa 1890 and is constructed from mahogany with warm brown tones, enhanced by contrasting satinwood inlay and a central oval marquetry medallion on the drop-front door. The upper tier incorporates a small mirrored back panel beneath a stepped wooden gallery moulding, while a curved brass bail handle is fitted to the front. Standing at 96 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, the unit rests upon shaped feet at the base corners. Originally designed as a coal shuttle with a metal-lined interior, this traditional English Country House piece suits placement in a fireplace alcove as a functional side cabinet or decorative display stand. The timber displays a polished finish with lighter wood banding framing the door panel, and the structure is presented ready for daily interior use in a modern living space or hallway.

FAQs

A coal purdonium is a decorative wooden cabinet introduced in the nineteenth century to store coal for domestic fireplaces while concealing the fuel behind a finished timber frontage.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring brass drop handles, zinc or iron removable liners, and decorative satinwood marquetry inlays.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-joined dovetail cabinetwork, original metal interior bucket liners, naturally aged brass hardware, and a drop-front mechanism designed to reveal the coal compartment.

While originally intended for fuel storage, these compact cabinets can be positioned beside a hearth or sofa to serve as an accent table, side cabinet, or hidden storage for modern household items.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the grain to protect the original patina and wood finish.
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