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Early 19th C. Oak & Mahogany Mule Chest
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Early 19th C. Oak & Mahogany Mule Chest

19th century
Sold 13 December 2024 · The Old Yard
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Description

An early 19th C. Mahogany Cross Banded Oak Mule Chest. It has 2 faux drawers over one long drawer which gives the appearance of being 3 drawers, and also 2 lower drawers, all having beautiful original brass drop handles. The top lifts to reveal generous storage space beneath and it stands on 4 bracket feet.

A good quality piece of furniture, in a nice original condition with wear and tear conducive with age and use.

Width 152 cm

Depth 54 cm

Height 86.5 cm

PRICE INCLUDES DELIVERY WITHIN UK MAINLAND

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1070395
Dealers Internal Reference
4752
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Description
An early 19th C. Mahogany Cross Banded Oak Mule Chest.
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It has 2 faux drawers over one long drawer which gives the appearance of being 3 drawers, and also 2 lower drawers, all having beautiful original brass drop handles.
The Old Yard

The top lifts to reveal generous storage space beneath and it stands on 4 bracket feet.

A good quality piece of furniture, in a nice original condition with wear and tear conducive with age and use.

Width 152 cm

Depth 54 cm

Height 86.5 cm

PRICE INCLUDES DELIVERY WITHIN UK MAINLAND

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 1850s.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070395
Dealers Internal Ref
4752
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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An early 19th-century oak and mahogany mule chest featuring a rectangular top, multiple storage drawers with brass swing handles, and bracket feet.
Early 19th C. Oak & Mahogany Mule Chest
Ref: SA1070395
An early 19th-century oak and mahogany mule chest featuring a rectangular top, multiple storage drawers with brass swing handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass swing handles, Bracket feet, Flush drawer fronts, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A mule chest is a hybrid form of storage furniture that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries in Britain, combining the traditional lift-top lid of a blanket chest with one or more lower drawers for improved accessibility.

These chests were constructed using solid native hardwoods such as oak for durability and structural integrity, frequently incorporating secondary woods like pine or mahogany for panels, cross-banding, and decorative veneers.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, timber shrinkage consistent with age, and traditional tool marks left by early woodworking planes and saws.

Such substantial wooden pieces function effectively as focal points in living rooms, hallways, or bedrooms, providing functional linen or general storage while anchoring modern minimalist schemes with historical texture.

Maintenance requires keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking, periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood, and avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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