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Early Oak Mule Chest
Park Antiques
for sale €878     $953
£750

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Early Oak Mule Chest

18th century
For Sale by Park Antiques
Description

An attractive eighteenth century oak mule chest. This antique oak mule chest has an original two-part hinged lid. With four raised, fielded and shaped panels to the front, under which are two moulded drawers fitted with brass swan handles complimenting the brass escutcheons Internally there is a candle box with two drawers beneath. With a traditional wax finish.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Park Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005774
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Telephone: 07900 398810

E-mail: brian@parkantiques.com

Description
An attractive eighteenth century oak mule chest. This antique oak mule chest has an original two-part hinged lid. With four raised, fielded and shaped panels to the front, under which are two moulded drawers fitted with brass swan handles complimenting the brass escutcheons Internally there is a candle box with two drawers beneath. With a traditional wax finish.
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Park Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005774
Park Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020
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Park Antiques
Telephone 07900 398810
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwsellingantiquescoukpark
Verified Since May 2020
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A dark oak antique mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
Early Oak Mule Chest
Ref: SA1005774
A dark oak antique mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
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FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage vessel combining a top coffer compartment accessed via a hinged lid with integrated drawers built into the base.

These chests were predominantly constructed from solid oak, pine, or walnut, featuring hand-carved panels, pegged joinery, and cast brass escutcheons or handles.

Authentic period examples display hand-sawn wood marks, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and pegged mortise and tenon construction.

Position the chest in a hallway or at the foot of a bed to provide substantial storage while serving as a focal anchor point alongside contemporary textiles and lighting.

Preserve the timber surface by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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