Antique Victorian Mahogany & Marquetry Coal Box Purdonium 19th Century

This is a fantastic antique Victorian Mahogany desk armchair, circa 1860 in date. Expertly made out of superbly carved mahogany, with stuff over seat and an oval padded back that ...

This is an exceptional quality antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut  and marquetry inlaid serpentine credenza, circa 1870 in date. The entire piece highlights the unique and...

This is a fabulous antique English Edwardian profusely inlaid corner cabinet, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet is made of rich mahogany and has satinwood inlay with garlands, swags, ...

This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side. Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles. The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath. Complete with original brass locks and keys. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7 Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building...

Lovely example of the Victorians design at its best. A rare nautilus or shell shaped coal scuttle or purdonium. Purdonium was a trade name for a type of coal-box or coal-scuttle th...

Quality antique Victorian oak and brass coal purdonium having a brass ornate handle to the front opening to reveal a compartment for coal with the original fitted tin liner. D. 1880

Antique Victorian quality rosewood marquetry inlaid coal box having a quality rosewood top supported by four turned columns above a quality rosewood marquetry inlaid coal box with a ...

Antique top quality Victorian 19th century black Tolware coal scuttle or purdonium, by Loveridge of Wolverhampton (associated with Shoolbred). This is a lovely rare quality piece,...