Lot 5: * An Edwardian inlaid rosewood fall-front coal purdonium

An Edwardian inlaid rosewood fall-front coal purdonium, in the late 19th or early 20th century style. The piece is crafted from dark, figured rosewood eneer, featuring extensie marquetry in lighter woods throughout. It incorporates an undulating tray-top with a pierced brass gallery, and a central mirrored panel in the upper section. Below the mirror, a flat surface is adorned with a circular foliate marquetry inlay. The lower body presents a hinged drop-front panel with an elaborate rococo-style marquetry design and brass pull handles, which opens to reeal an open storage compartment, typical of a coal purdonium. The cabinet is fitted with small casters 39 x 35 x 91cm ( Loc Lobby )