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Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium
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Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium

This is a very attractive piece there is a carved shell and leaf decoration both on the fall front door and on the back gallery

This useful item, it sits by a fireside chair and the centre fall coal box at the correct angle to shovel the coal

The Purdonium is a superb looking piece, it would make a wonderful stand alone it is 42” tall, 17” wide and 16” deep

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Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Coal Purdonium Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA1043206
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Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium
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This is a very attractive piece there is a carved shell and leaf decoration both on the fall front door and on the back gallery.
Elmgarden

This useful item, it sits by a fireside chair and the centre fall coal box at the correct angle to shovel the coal

The Purdonium is a superb looking piece, it would make a wonderful stand alone it is 42” tall, 17” wide and 16” deep

TSC147

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Coal Purdonium Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043206
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TSC147
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A late nineteenth-century dark wood coal purdonium featuring decorative floral marquetry inlay, carved scroll cresting, and a brass drop handle.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century dark wood coal purdonium featuring decorative floral marquetry inlay, carved scroll cresting, and a brass drop handle.

Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium

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A late nineteenth-century dark wood coal purdonium featuring decorative floral marquetry inlay, carved scroll cresting, and a brass drop handle.
Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium
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A late nineteenth-century dark wood coal purdonium featuring decorative floral marquetry inlay, carved scroll cresting, and a brass drop handle.
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  • ObjectCoal Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marquetry, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Carved cresting, Drop-front door, Cabriole feet
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This Victorian fireside companion purdonium dates from the late nineteenth century and is constructed from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware and marquetry inlay. The decorative scheme includes floral marquetry panels, carved scroll cresting along the high back gallery, and a central carved shell and leaf motif on the drop-front door. The piece stands on cabriole feet with a moulded top and front frame, and includes an ornate pierced brass drop handle centered on the upper panel. Practical dimensions are 107 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. Positioned beside a fireplace alcove, this purdonium serves as a functional coal box designed to sit conveniently near seating. The drop-front door opens at an angle to allow easy access for shovelling coal, while the decorative back gallery and rich timber tones provide a traditional ornamental presence. It functions equally well as a standalone cabinet or companion piece in a period-inspired interior setting.

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A coal purdonium was introduced in the nineteenth century as an ornamental wooden cabinet designed to store and conceal fuel beside a domestic fireplace.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dark timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring marquetry inlays, cast brass fittings, and removable metal internal liners.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut wood inlay or relief carving, period brass hardware, drop-front door mechanisms, and evidence of historical hand-joining techniques.

In contemporary settings, a purdonium serves as an occasional side table, a unique bedside storage cabinet, or a decorative hearth accessory for storing kindling.

To preserve the timber and finish, keep the cabinet away from direct radiant heat, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply natural beeswax polish periodically.
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