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Edwardian Decorative Brass Coal Box /Bin
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Edwardian Decorative Brass Coal Box /Bin

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian decorative brass coal box dating to around 1910s. With a shaped lift lid with a ring pull handle, brass carry handles to the sides . Standing on a splay feet.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Edwardian Brass Coal Box to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09703926
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Cast brass splay feet and strapwork apron: Edwardian fireside metalwork.
Original sheet-iron liner: natural oxidisation and coal dust inside.
Folded sheet-brass construction with rear butt hinges: typical early 20th-century assembly.
Cast brass bail handles on backplates: heavy fittings built for weight.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243418
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Description
Edwardian decorative brass coal box dating to around 1910s. With a shaped lift lid with a ring pull handle, brass carry handles to the sides . Standing on a splay feet.
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Edwardian Brass Coal Box to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09703926
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Cast brass splay feet and strapwork apron: Edwardian fireside metalwork.
Original sheet-iron liner: natural oxidisation and coal dust inside.
Folded sheet-brass construction with rear butt hinges: typical early 20th-century assembly.
Cast brass bail handles on backplates: heavy fittings built for weight.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243418
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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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
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An Edwardian square brass coal box featuring a domed central lid handle, side drop handles, and ornate cast feet.
Edwardian decorative brass coal box /bin
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An Edwardian square brass coal box featuring a domed central lid handle, side drop handles, and ornate cast feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCabriole feet, Drop handles, Domed lid, Geometric frieze
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

An Edwardian brass coal box, dating to around 1910, brings traditional English Country House charm to a fireplace hearth. This decorative piece has a polished gold-coloured metallic finish and incorporates a square body with a domed central lid handle, side drop handles, and ornate cast cabriole feet with a geometric frieze around the base. The construction shows clean sheet metal panels joined at the corners and stands 36 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 36 cm deep. Practical for everyday modern interiors, this accessory sits neatly beside a fireplace hearth or stove to store fuel cleanly out of sight. The polished surface reflects the room light, while the sturdy drop handles and lift lid allow easy access when tending a fire. It functions equally well as a decorative storage container in a living room, study, or hallway.

FAQs

An Edwardian brass coal box, historically termed a purdonium, is a fireside storage vessel crafted during the early 20th century to keep coal or kindling neatly enclosed near a hearth.

These containers were predominantly constructed using sheet brass or copper with cast metal drop handles and feet, often housing an internal zinc or galvanized iron liner to hold fuel.

Authentic pieces from the period usually display hand-riveted construction, cast brass fittings, period-appropriate ornamentation, and natural oxidation or wear patterns on the interior and base.

Positioned beside a fireplace, this item functions as a stylish log container, kindling holder, or decorative fireside accent in contemporary living areas.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, applying non-abrasive metal polish periodically if a bright shine is preferred, or leaving untouched to preserve the natural antique patina.
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