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Late 19thc Copper Plated Log/coal Box
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Late 19thc Copper Plated Log/coal Box

19th century
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Late 19thC Copper Plated Log/Coal Box with Brass Swags and Rosette Decorations and Integral Tin Liner 16"w x 14"d x 14"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Box to the Victorian era.

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SA966785
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Description
Late 19thC Copper Plated Log/Coal Box with Brass Swags and Rosette Decorations and Integral Tin Liner 16"w x 14"d x 14"h
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Copper Coal Box to the Victorian era.

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SA966785
Dealers Internal Ref
sr1284
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base.
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Archive I A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base.

Late 19thc Copper Plated Log/coal Box

Archive II A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base. View VIII
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base.
Late 19thC Copper Plated Log/Coal Box
Ref: SA966785
A late 19th-century square copper-plated coal box featuring a hammered finish, hinged lid, drop side handles, and decorative metal studs along the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireside Storage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Iron, Metal
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsHammered metal finish, Rivet studs, Side drop handles, Central decorative boss
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This Victorian fireside storage piece is a square log or coal box in a copper-plated metal with a hammered finish and a rich metallic copper colour. The lid is hinged with visible metal straps on top, while the base features large protruding rivet studs arranged in a row around the lower perimeter. Two drop handles with curved loops are attached to the sides, and a round decorative boss sits centrally on the front panel. Measuring 36 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, this box fits neatly beside a fireplace hearth. At home today, this container serves as practical fireside storage to hold logs or coal while maintaining a traditional English country house aesthetic. The metal construction provides durability for daily use in a living room, study, or snug. The combination of the hammered surface, prominent rivets, side handles, and decorative central boss creates a functional accessory that complements traditional interior settings.

FAQs

During the 19th century, coal boxesalso known as purdoniumswere designed to store coal neatly beside indoor hearths, protecting living spaces from dust while offering decorative appeal.

These containers were typically constructed from sheet metal such as copper, brass, or iron, often featuring hand-hammered surfaces, hand-riveted joints, and cast metal handles.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-craftsmanship, including uneven hammer marks, heavy drop handles, period-appropriate hinges, and natural patina or minor oxidisation inside the liner.

A metal fireside box can be placed on a hearth to hold modern firewood, used as an accent side storage unit, or repurposed as a planter in a conservatory.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip the aged patina; gentle metal polish can be applied sparingly if a brighter shine is desired.
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