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Ornate Antique Quality Brass Coal Box
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Ornate Antique Quality Brass Coal Box

1900 - 1920
Description

Ornate antique quality brass coal box having a quality ornate brass lift up lid with ships and sea opening to reveal a storage compartment for coal with ornate front and sides.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Antique Brass Coal Box to the 1920s.

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SA955935
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Ornate antique quality brass coal box having a quality ornate brass lift up lid with ships and sea opening to reveal a storage compartment for coal with ornate front and sides.
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Antique Brass Coal Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA955935
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An antique rectangular brass coal box featuring embossed relief decoration of three sailing ships on ocean waves.
Ornate antique quality brass coal box
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An antique coal box is frequently referred to as a purdonium or coal scuttle. These containers were designed to sit beside the fireplace hearth to hold coal, kindling, or wood for domestic heating during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Traditional coal boxes were predominantly constructed from sheet brass, copper, or cast iron, often featuring hand-embossed or repousse metal panels. Many examples included a removable zinc or iron liner to protect the outer decorative casing from coal dust and dampness.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as dovetailed or riveted joints, heavy gauge metal, and natural wear on the interior liner. Decorative relief work typically features period motifs like maritime scenes, classical foliage, or heraldic imagery.

In contemporary settings, brass coal boxes serve as hearthside storage for firewood, kindling, or firelighters. Alternatively, they can be re-purposed as entryway storage for umbrellas, plant containers, or decorative accent pieces beside a stove.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth to prevent grime accumulation. To preserve the aged patina and historical finish, avoid aggressive chemical polishes, and treat minor oxidisation using gentle metal cleaners specifically formulated for antique brass.
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