Bidspirit auction | Antique English Victorian Brass-Mounted Wood
Antique English Victorian Brass-Mounted Wood Coal Scuttle - An antique English Victorian wood coal scuttle, also known as a purdonium, constructed from dark-stained oak. The piece features a slanted front door decorated with two large, ornate pierced brass strap hinges with stylised floral motifs. It includes a central brass pull knob with a decorative backplate and a substantial brass loop handle mounted to the side. The design reflects late 19th-century English craftsmanship and fireplace furniture styling.