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Louis XV Style Mahogany Coal Depot
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Louis XV Style Mahogany Coal Depot

19th century
Description

Circa 1880. A late Victorian Louie XV style mahogany coal box or purdonium. With raised carved back with C and S scrolls on the fore-edges, solid top with a lovely moulded fore-edge. The front has a cartouche shaped panel, with a large brass knob for opening to show the metal liner inside with a small shovel to the back, there are further mouldings and a shaped frieze to the front and sides. Back legs are simply turned, front legs elegant cabriole legs with a reeded fore edge.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Coal Depot Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA946123
Dealers Internal Reference
0607
Description
Circa 1880. A late Victorian Louie XV style mahogany coal box or purdonium.
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With raised carved back with C and S scrolls on the fore-edges, solid top with a lovely moulded fore-edge.
Georgian Antiques

The front has a cartouche shaped panel, with a large brass knob for opening to show the metal liner inside with a small shovel to the back, there are further mouldings and a shaped frieze to the front and sides. Back legs are simply turned, front legs elegant cabriole legs with a reeded fore edge.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Coal Depot Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA946123
Dealers Internal Ref
0607
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A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs.

Louis XV Style Mahogany Coal Depot

Archive II A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs. View VIII
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A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs.
Louis XV Style Mahogany Coal Depot
Ref: SA946123
A Louis XV revival mahogany coal depot cabinet featuring a carved gallery top, drop-front door with rococo scroll moulding, brass latch, and cabriole legs.
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FAQs

A coal purdonium cabinet is a Victorian and Edwardian fireside storage unit designed to hold coal or logs discreetly near a hearth.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring brass handles, internal zinc liners, and carved timber accents.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-carved details, original metal internal liners, period brass hardware, and construction methods like hand-cut dovetail joints.

A coal depot can be repurposed as an occasional side table, bedside cabinet, or hallway storage unit to integrate historical character into contemporary spaces.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish periodically, while keeping the wood clear of direct open flames or intense radiant heat.
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