English Repousse Brass Maritime Coal Box
Updated August 18, 2026
| Lot number | 35 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Auction | AUGUST AUCTION |
| Date | August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Big Shanty Auction |
| Location | Marietta, Georgia |
A decorative English fireside coal or kindling box of rectangular chest form, constructed in wood and clad with embossed brass panels depicting fully rigged sailing ships navigating textured, rolling seas. The maritime scenes continue across the hinged lid and side panels, each framed by elaborate repeating borders of floral medallions, beading, rope-twist molding, and scalloped ornament that give the box a richly detailed Victorian-inspired appearance. The hinged top opens to reveal a removable galvanized metal liner fitted with wire handles, while short block feet raise the case slightly from the floor. The brass surface displays substantial age-related tarnishing, oxidation, rubbing, scratches, dents, discoloration, and scattered losses to the finish, with some lifting, separation, and irregularity along the panel edges and trim consistent with age and use. Similar sailing-ship brass-clad coal boxes are commonly attributed to English manufacture and were intended for decorative fireside storage. Measures 12"H x 17"W x 12"D
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