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Large 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Sold 8 November 2024 · Antique and Unique
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Description

A substantial antique oak mule chest dated 1722, of jointed construction with unusually carved panels to the front, a lift up single-plank lid and two drawers. This impressive piece of furniture offers generous storage space and has a lovely rustic look.

This mule chest has the date 1722 inlaid to the front in contrasting timber. It has great ‘presence’ and a pleasing colour and patina. The carved panels are quite unusual and have a nice simplicity to them.

Condition:

Overall the chest is in good solid condition but as you would expect from a 300 year old item there are a few areas of damage/wear as follows:

Internally, there is some damage where a candle tray has been removed, and there is a split in the back corner in this area. The hinges supporting the lid are not original, and neither are the lock and catch (there is no key). A thin strip of timber has been added on the top edge of the back, presumably to adjust the position of the hinges/lid. Externally, I don’t think the skirting is original and the pieces on the sides don’t quite match the piece on the front. The batwing escutcheon on the lid lock is broken. There are various minor splits in the timber, mainly on the sides. The lid has a bow to it so doesn’t shut entirely flat. There is general wear throughout. I have tried to show all the above in the photos, so please study the images carefully.

The height varies between 88cm and 90cm.

Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch. Delivery of furniture usually takes between 7 and 21 days from order, though can sometimes take longer. If you need an item by a certain date please speak to us prior to ordering and we’ll try to help.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this 18th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
158.5cm (62.40")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1006079
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Please note that delivery of all items is included for UK mainland deliveries only. If you are in the EU or the USA smaller/postable items will show a price including delivery. DELIVERY FOR ANY LARGER ITEMS, OR ITEMS OF FURNITURE, IS NOT INCLUDED OUTSIDE OF THE MAINLAND UK. Please get in touch for a quote for delivery, or if you have any queries.

This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch! We accept returns for all items providing the item is returned in the same condition as when it was sent. The cost of any return postage or delivery is the responsibility of the buyer, unless the item has arrived damaged or has not been described accurately.

Description
A substantial antique oak mule chest dated 1722, of jointed construction with unusually carved panels to the front, a lift up single-plank lid and two drawers. This impressive piece of furniture offers generous storage space and has a lovely rustic look.
fig 1. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring geometric panelled doors, two bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped plinth base.
fig 1. Large 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

This mule chest has the date 1722 inlaid to the front in contrasting timber. It has great ‘presence’ and a pleasing colour and patina. The carved panels are quite unusual and have a nice simplicity to them.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring geometric panelled doors, two bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped plinth base.
fig 2. Large 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

Condition:

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Overall the chest is in good solid condition but as you would expect from a 300 year old item there are a few areas of damage/wear as follows:.
Antique and Unique

Internally, there is some damage where a candle tray has been removed, and there is a split in the back corner in this area. The hinges supporting the lid are not original, and neither are the lock and catch (there is no key). A thin strip of timber has been added on the top edge of the back, presumably to adjust the position of the hinges/lid. Externally, I don’t think the skirting is original and the pieces on the sides don’t quite match the piece on the front. The batwing escutcheon on the lid lock is broken. There are various minor splits in the timber, mainly on the sides. The lid has a bow to it so doesn’t shut entirely flat. There is general wear throughout. I have tried to show all the above in the photos, so please study the images carefully.

fig 3. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring geometric panelled doors, two bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped plinth base.
fig 3. Large 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

The height varies between 88cm and 90cm.

Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch. Delivery of furniture usually takes between 7 and 21 days from order, though can sometimes take longer. If you need an item by a certain date please speak to us prior to ordering and we’ll try to help.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this 18th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
158.5cm (62.40")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1006079
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Telephone 07813 369871
Location
Unit 2 (Churchwood Design)
Tideswell Business Park
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antiqueandunique
Verified Since May 2023
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An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring geometric panelled doors, two bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped plinth base.
Large 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Ref: SA1006079
An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring geometric panelled doors, two bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric panelling, Brass drop handles, Hinged lid, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 158.5 cm (62 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A mule chest is a hybrid form of furniture that evolved in the late 17th century by adding one or more drawers to the bottom of a traditional blanket chest, remaining popular throughout the 18th century.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid English oak, utilising frame-and-panel construction techniques with hand-cut dovetails for the drawers and pegged joints for structural stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, shrinkage cracks consistent with age, and construction methods characteristic of pre-industrial woodworking.

Such a substantial wooden piece serves as an anchor in a living space or bedroom, providing functional storage while introducing historic texture and warmth to modern minimalist or neutral schemes.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the historic surface finish.
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