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A Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Fireside Purdonium
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A Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Fireside Purdonium

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Description

A late Victorian Aesthetic Movement mahogany fireside purdonium, the purdonium features a pull down front, original oversized brass handles, turned feet with the original castors and a brass gallery to the top. In good original condition with some age related wear.

Width - 37cm

Depth - 34cm

Height - 94cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Purdonium to the 1880s.

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SA1111460
Description
A late Victorian Aesthetic Movement mahogany fireside purdonium, the purdonium features a pull down front, original oversized brass handles, turned feet with the original castors and a brass gallery to the top. In good original condition with some age related wear.

Width - 37cm

Depth - 34cm

Height - 94cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Purdonium to the 1880s.

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SA1111460
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany purdonium featuring a raised upper shelf with turned columns, a carved drop-front door, and brass hardware mounted on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Fireside Purdonium

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany purdonium featuring a raised upper shelf with turned columns, a carved drop-front door, and brass hardware mounted on castors. View II
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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Arthur Rawes Antiques
Telephone 07548 050358
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Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawesrec
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 36
Items Sold 338
Arthur Rawes Antiques
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A late Victorian mahogany purdonium featuring a raised upper shelf with turned columns, a carved drop-front door, and brass hardware mounted on castors.
A Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Fireside Purdonium
Ref: SA1111460
A late Victorian mahogany purdonium featuring a raised upper shelf with turned columns, a carved drop-front door, and brass hardware mounted on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Carved floral panel, Brass gallery rail, Castor feet
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

A purdonium is a specialised Victorian cabinet designed to store household coal near the fireplace, originating during the late 19th century. The Aesthetic Movement style focused on art for arts sake, incorporating refined wood carving, artistic brass hardware, and slender turned columns.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, featuring dovetailed joints, brass handles, and frequently enclosing an original metal liner to hold loose coal. Turned spindles, raised carved panels, and small castors for mobility are also standard construction features.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, period brass or copper drop handles, and aged patination on the timber. The presence of a tin or zinc liner inside the drop-front compartment is also characteristic of genuine utility.

This piece functions effectively as a distinctive side table, plant stand, or bedside storage unit within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme. The top tier provides display space, while the enclosed cabinet conceals small items or media accessories.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Apply high-quality beeswax periodically and buff gently with a soft cloth to nourish the wood and preserve the surface finish.
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