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1920s Brass Coal Bin
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1920s Brass Coal Bin

1900 - 1920
Description

A 1920s brass coal bin with a dome shaped lid with top finial , It has a brass ornate motif to the front , sides ring handles , and standing on four brass paw feet . It has a lift out metal liner .

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Bin to the 1920s.

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SA1241801
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Description
A 1920s brass coal bin with a dome shaped lid with top finial , It has a brass ornate motif to the front , sides ring handles , and standing on four brass paw feet . It has a lift out metal liner .
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Coal Bin to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241801
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet.
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Archive I A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet.

1920s Brass Coal Bin

Archive II A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View II
Archive III A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View III
Archive IV A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View IV
Archive V A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View V
Archive VI A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View VI
Archive VII A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet. View VIII
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
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James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet.
1920s brass coal bin
Ref: SA1241801
A square brass coal bin featuring a domed copper-toned lid topped with a finial, side drop ring handles, a relief crest, and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoal Bins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s Neoclassical Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Copper
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsClaw feet, Heraldic crest relief, Domed lid with finial, Drop ring handles
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Coal bins, also known as purdoniums or scuttles, emerged in the nineteenth century as decorative containers designed to hold coal near home fireplaces. By the 1920s, brass and copper versions were widely produced, combining utilitarian storage with traditional ornamental detailing for domestic hearths.

During the 1920s, coal bins were predominantly crafted from sheet brass, copper, or cast iron. Many pieces incorporated cast brass lion-paw or claw feet, side drop handles for transport, and interior zinc or iron liners to withstand the weight and moisture of raw fuel.

Authentic period coal bins exhibit signs of age such as hand-riveted joints, natural surface oxidisation, and soft wear along internal seams. Check for cast metal fittings, traditional drop ring handles, and era-appropriate motifs like crests or relief mouldings.

A brass coal bin can be placed beside a wood-burning stove or traditional fireplace to store kindling and logs. In contemporary homes without working fireplaces, these containers are frequently repurposed as planters, umbrella stands, or decorative side storage.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. To preserve the aged patina, avoid aggressive chemical cleaners; unlacquered brass can be lightly buffed with a specialist metal polish if a bright finish is preferred.
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