What is a brass log store used for?

These vessels hold firewood, kindling or coal beside an open hearth, keeping fuel tidy and accessible. They combine practical storage with decorative metal and timber presentation. Historically, they served domestic coal fires and wood-burning hearths in grand and modest homes alike. Today, they function as interior focal points while retaining their original storage purpose.

How do I clean brass and copper?

Cleaning requires a soft cloth and a gentle metal polish formulated for brass or copper. Avoid harsh abrasives that can strip historical patination from the surface. Regular dusting keeps the metal bright without removing the natural ageing accumulated over decades. Gentle care preserves the finish of hand-beaten and riveted panels.

How do I date a coal bucket?

Dating relies on observing construction methods, timber types and stylistic indicators associated with periods like the Victorian or Edwardian eras. Hand-beaten riveted construction often points towards specific late nineteenth-century movements. Examine the fixings, interior liners and wood ageing for clues about the manufacturing decade. Georgian and Regency pieces display different proportions and joinery compared to later Victorian items.

Are wooden bins lined with metal?

Many wooden coal boxes and purdoniums feature interior metal liners to contain dust and moisture from the fuel. These removable liners protect the surrounding mahogany or oak structure from wear. Metal buckets and bins made entirely of brass or copper require no internal lining. Wooden items without liners were generally intended for dry logs or kindling rather than coal.

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Brass log store pieces bring polished metal and timber hearthside warmth to a room, keeping fuel ready beside the fire.

Antique Fireside Store, English Pine, Log, Coal Bin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Fireside Store, English Pine, Log, Coal Bin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£975

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19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Bucket.

From F E Anderson Antiques

£235

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Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

From London Fine Antiques

£945

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Wonderful Antique Victorian Brass and Copper Coal Box

19th century

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Wonderful Antique Victorian Brass and Copper Coal Box

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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19th century

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Victorian Brass Figured Coal Purdonium

From Eclectic Antiques

£110

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19th century

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Arts & Crafts Copper Coal and Log Box

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£680

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19th C Folk Art Barge Wear, Toleware Log Box

19th century

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19th C Folk Art Barge Wear, Toleware Log Box

From Elmgarden

£510

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Fireside Coal Purdonium Cabinet Scuttle Box

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Fireside Coal Purdonium Cabinet Scuttle Box

From Lincoln Restorations

£625

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Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

19th century

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Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

From London Fine Antiques

£785

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Antique Triangular Fireside Bin, English, Walnut, Brass, Store, Early Victorian

19th century

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Antique Triangular Fireside Bin, English, Walnut, Brass, Store, Early Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,395

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Current listings feature pieces spanning the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco periods, utilising brass, copper, oak, mahogany and walnut.

19th century

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Mahogany and Brass Bound Log Bin

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£495

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19th century

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Regency Brass Double Lidded Coal Bucket

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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19th century

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Art Nouveau Brass Coal Bin

From Shackladys Antiques

£495

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Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

19th century

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Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

From Lincoln Restorations

£260

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Large Antique Log Basket, English Brass, Decorative Fireside Coal Store, Regency

19th century

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Large Antique Log Basket, English Brass, Decorative Fireside Coal Store, Regency

From London Fine Antiques

£1,750

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19th century

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Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket

From Elmgarden

£510

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Brass Log Store

Antique Fireside Store, English Pine, Log, Coal Bin, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Bucket.

Antique Fireside Store, English, Oak, Coopered Fire Bucket, Coal Bin, Circa 1920

Wonderful Antique Victorian Brass and Copper Coal Box

Victorian Brass Figured Coal Purdonium

Arts & Crafts Copper Coal and Log Box

19th C Folk Art Barge Wear, Toleware Log Box

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Fireside Coal Purdonium Cabinet Scuttle Box

Antique Fireside Store, English, Handbeaten Copper, Coal Bin, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Triangular Fireside Bin, English, Walnut, Brass, Store, Early Victorian

Mahogany and Brass Bound Log Bin

Regency Brass Double Lidded Coal Bucket

Art Nouveau Brass Coal Bin

Antique Victorian Solid Brass Helmet Coal Bucket Fireside Scuttle Kindling Logs C1880

Large Antique Log Basket, English Brass, Decorative Fireside Coal Store, Regency

Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket

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