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Antique Coal Wagon Locomotive Oak Humidor Railway Interest Casket C1900
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Antique Coal Wagon Locomotive Oak Humidor Railway Interest Casket C1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

An unusual Antique Edwardian oak and steel storage box/ humidor/ jewellery casket, modelled as a coal wagon tender for a locomotive, circa 1900 in date.

The wood and the steel are beautifully patinated and the top of the wagon features real coal decoration with a hidden key slot to open up the hinged lid, inside containing reminiscence of the original coal.

This container is very versatile and can be used as a humidor or a casket to keep your precious items.

Complete with a working lock and original key.

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 16 cm x Width 33 cm x Depth 17 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 13 inches x Depth 7 inches

Our reference: A5488

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Railway Humidor to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09705788
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Stamped design registration mark Rd 230677: the design was registered in 1894.
Slotted screws securing the lock and hinges: standard late Victorian fastening.
Cast metal spoked wheels and buffers: detailed metalwork with natural aged patina.
Quarter-sawn oak showing gentle shrinkage: wood dried naturally over many decades.

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
16cm (6.30")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243684
Dealers Internal Reference
A5488
Description
An unusual Antique Edwardian oak and steel storage box/ humidor/ jewellery casket, modelled as a coal wagon tender for a locomotive, circa 1900 in date.

The wood and the steel are beautifully patinated and the top of the wagon features real coal decoration with a hidden key slot to open up the hinged lid, inside containing reminiscence of the original coal.

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This container is very versatile and can be used as a humidor or a casket to keep your precious items.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering.
fig 1. Antique Coal Wagon Locomotive Oak Humidor Railway Interest Casket C1900

Complete with a working lock and original key.

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 16 cm x Width 33 cm x Depth 17 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 13 inches x Depth 7 inches

Our reference: A5488

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Railway Humidor to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09705788
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Stamped design registration mark Rd 230677: the design was registered in 1894.
Slotted screws securing the lock and hinges: standard late Victorian fastening.
Cast metal spoked wheels and buffers: detailed metalwork with natural aged patina.
Quarter-sawn oak showing gentle shrinkage: wood dried naturally over many decades.

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
16cm (6.30")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243684
Dealers Internal Ref
A5488
Regent Antiques
Regent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering.

Antique Coal Wagon Locomotive Oak Humidor Railway Interest Casket C1900

Archive II An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View II
Archive III An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View III
Archive IV An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View IV
Archive V An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View V
Archive VI An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View VI
Archive VII An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View IX
Archive X An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View X
Archive XI An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View XI
Archive XII An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering. View XIV
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318 Green Lanes
London
N4 1BX
United Kingdom
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An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering.
Antique Coal Wagon Locomotive Oak Humidor Railway Interest Casket C1900
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An antique Edwardian oak novelty humidor crafted in the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon, resting on metal wheels with white GWR lettering.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHumidors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Iron, Coal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpoke wheels, GWR lettering, simulated coal lid, metal buffers
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This unusual Edwardian storage box and humidor takes the form of a Great Western Railway coal wagon tender, dating from around 1900. Constructed from warm brown oak, brass, and iron, the rectangular body features distinct diagonal timber bracing, metal corner brackets, and white painted GWR lettering alongside the number 1144 on the side panel. The top holds a layer of real coal decoration fitted with a central lifting ring and a hidden key slot to access the hinged lid. The undercarriage rests on iron spoke wheels with metal buffers projecting from each end. It measures 16 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. Today, this railway interest casket functions as a versatile desktop accessory in a gentleman's library or home office, serving as a humidor or a secure container for jewellery and precious items. The working lock and original key provide secure closure while the patinated wood and steel surfaces add authentic character to a workspace. Placed upon a desk, bookcase, or side table, the antique railway model offers practical storage alongside historical locomotive design.

FAQs

Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, novelty humidors were decorative desktop tobacco storage boxes designed in whimsical forms, such as railway coal wagons, reflecting contemporary industrial transport themes.

These items were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, fitted with cast brass, iron, or bronze mountings, and often featured hand-painted lettering or textured composite coal lids.

Genuine period examples display hand-finished cabinetwork, age-appropriate oxidation on metal wheels and buffers, authentic period insignia, and natural patination across timber surfaces.

This piece serves as a conversation-starting accent on an office desk, library shelf, or sideboard, integrating effectively alongside dark wood furniture, leather bindings, and vintage industrial antiques.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or water contact near metal fittings and original painted detailing.
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