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19thc Adam Style Coal Purdonium and Shovel
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19thc Adam Style Coal Purdonium and Shovel

19th century
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19th C Adam style helmet shaped coal purdonium and shovel, of classical form with hinged cover and raised on a spreading circular base - Fellows of Wolverhampton - 20"w x 13"d x 20"h (24" to handle)

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Purdonium to the Victorian era.

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SA846354
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5975
Description
19th C Adam style helmet shaped coal purdonium and shovel, of classical form with hinged cover and raised on a spreading circular base - Fellows of Wolverhampton - 20"w x 13"d x 20"h (24" to handle)
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Coal Purdonium to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA846354
Dealers Internal Ref
5975
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel.
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Archive I An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel.

19thc Adam Style Coal Purdonium and Shovel

Archive II An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel. View II
Archive III An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel. View III
Archive IV An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel. View IV
Archive V An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel. View V
Archive VI An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel. View VI
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
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An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel.
19thC Adam Style Coal Purdonium and Shovel
Ref: SA846354
An antique brass coal purdonium in the Adam style, featuring intricate repousse classical motifs, a pedestal base, carrying handle, and attached shovel.
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Originating in the late 18th century and remaining popular through the 19th century, Adam style purdoniums feature neoclassical ornamentation inspired by architect Robert Adam. Designed to store fireplace coal discreetly, these vessels elevated utilitarian hearth objects into decorative decorative furniture pieces.

Purdoniums were primarily constructed from sheet brass or copper, frequently featuring cast brass handles, pedestal bases, and turned wooden or ceramic grip handles. The decorative panels often utilized repousse metalworking techniques to create raised classical motifs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-worked construction signs, such as brazed seams, square nuts, and hand-chased ornamentation. Natural patination in recessed areas and slight irregularities in the repousse work also distinguish original items from modern reproductions.

A brass purdonium can be positioned beside a wood-burning stove or open fireplace to house kindling, firelighters, or logs. Alternatively, these decorative brass vessels are frequently repurposed as architectural planters or fireside focal points.

Maintain brass hearthware by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and using a gentle brass cleaner to remove oxidisation when necessary. Avoid abrasive scouring pads or harsh chemical cleansers that can damage delicate repousse detailing or remove age-acquired patina.
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