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Edwardian Coal Purdonium
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Edwardian Coal Purdonium

1900 - 1920
Description

A decorative Edwardian mahogany coal purdonium, dating from around 1900s, with Art Nouveau influences.

Made from mahogany, the purdonium has an unusual tall two-part form. The upper section provides a small storage cupboard with an internal shelf, while the lower section has a traditional tilt-out coal compartment.

The piece is decorated with stylised floral inlay, and flowing lines typical of the Art Nouveau period. Further floral decoration appears across the upper gallery and both panelled fronts, they contrast fabulously against the mahogany

Both compartments are fitted with decorative brass handles, while the top is finished with a shaped raised gallery. The whole piece stands on a moulded plinth base with shaped bracket feet.

The mahogany has developed a warm colour and good surface, with knocks, marks and general wear throughout consistent with its age and original fireside use.

H: 98.5 W: 40 D: 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Coal Purdonium to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245342
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Description
A decorative Edwardian mahogany coal purdonium, dating from around 1900s, with Art Nouveau influences.

Made from mahogany, the purdonium has an unusual tall two-part form.

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The upper section provides a small storage cupboard with an internal shelf, while the lower section has a traditional tilt-out coal compartment.
D and A Binder Ltd
fig 1. An Edwardian dark mahogany coal purdonium featuring Art Nouveau floral wood inlays, two fall-front doors with brass handles, and a shaped top gallery.
fig 1. Edwardian Coal Purdonium

The piece is decorated with stylised floral inlay, and flowing lines typical of the Art Nouveau period. Further floral decoration appears across the upper gallery and both panelled fronts, they contrast fabulously against the mahogany

Both compartments are fitted with decorative brass handles, while the top is finished with a shaped raised gallery. The whole piece stands on a moulded plinth base with shaped bracket feet.

The mahogany has developed a warm colour and good surface, with knocks, marks and general wear throughout consistent with its age and original fireside use.

H: 98.5 W: 40 D: 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Coal Purdonium to the Edwardian era.

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245342
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I An Edwardian dark mahogany coal purdonium featuring Art Nouveau floral wood inlays, two fall-front doors with brass handles, and a shaped top gallery.

Edwardian Coal Purdonium

Archive II An Edwardian dark mahogany coal purdonium featuring Art Nouveau floral wood inlays, two fall-front doors with brass handles, and a shaped top gallery. View II
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An Edwardian dark mahogany coal purdonium featuring Art Nouveau floral wood inlays, two fall-front doors with brass handles, and a shaped top gallery.
Edwardian Coal Purdonium
Ref: SA1245342
An Edwardian dark mahogany coal purdonium featuring Art Nouveau floral wood inlays, two fall-front doors with brass handles, and a shaped top gallery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireside Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Art Nouveau
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArt Nouveau tulip inlay, Fall-front doors, Shaped top gallery, Brass handles
  • SizeH 98.5 cm (39 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Edwardian fireside cabinet is a dark brown mahogany coal purdonium with Art Nouveau influences, measuring 98.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. The tall two-part form includes an upper storage cupboard and a lower tilt-out coal compartment, both fitted with fall-front doors, decorative brass handles, and stylised floral wood inlays. The dark timber surface displays an assortment of minor knocks, marks, and general wear accumulated through original fireside use, accompanied by a shaped top gallery and a moulded plinth base resting on bracket feet. Stylised floral decoration also adorns the shaped gallery and the panelled fronts. This freestanding unit sits neatly beside a fireplace in a living room, study, or hallway alcove to hold coal, kindling, or everyday household items.

FAQs

A coal purdonium is a specialized piece of fireside furniture popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, designed to hold coal for domestic heating while concealing it within a decorative wooden cabinet.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring decorative wood inlays, brass drop handles, and an internal removable zinc or iron liner.

Authentic Edwardian purdoniums feature characteristic joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware, period-accurate decorative motifs like Art Nouveau stylised florals, and evidence of historic coal residue or original metal liners.

An antique coal purdonium serves well as a fireside accent cabinet, a side table beside an armchair, or discreet storage for modern hearth accessories and kindle in a living room.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste polish, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement and shrinkage.
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