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ID number:  WB-HC0870
Institution:  Winterbourne House and Garden
Named collection:  Winterbourne House Collection
Title / Object name:  Wooden purdonium with shovel
Object type:  Coal scuttle
Date made:  1900-1910
Materials:  Wood; Glass; Brass; Metal
Measurements:  overall: 98 cm x 38 cm x 35 cm (H x W x D x Dia x Wt)

Wooden purdonium (coal scuttle). Front opens from top, revealing metal insert for coal. Original shovel kept in inset at back of coal hod. Mirror mounted in back board, with small shelf above, with decorative pediment. Pediment slots on to shelf with dowels. Four castors. Brass handles to both sides. Handle at front has been replaced. Belonged to donor's grandparents who lived in Sparkhill.

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