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George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
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George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest

18th century
Description

George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower three actual and all with brass drop handles, flanked by cluster column corners and raised on bracket feet 61"w x 22"d x 36"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1070477
Dealers Internal Reference
5167
Description
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower three actual and all with brass drop handles, flanked by cluster column corners and raised on bracket feet 61"w x 22"d x 36"h
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070477
Dealers Internal Ref
5167
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet.
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Archive I A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet.

George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest

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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2011
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Apr 2011
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Location: 4/4a Old Market Place, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4NP, United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Ref: SA1070477
A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet.
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A Lancashire mule chest is a regional variant of the traditional English storage chest, originating in northwest England during the 18th century. It features a hinged top lid opening to a deep coffer section alongside drawers or faux-drawer fronts below.

These chests were constructed primarily from solid mahogany or oak timber, often detailed with fruitwood or ivory inlays, pine internal drawer linings, brass swan-neck handles, and quarter-column reeding.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original cast brass hardware, hand-sawn backboards, and natural timber oxidisation across internal pine elements.

A mahogany mule chest serves as functional storage in a wide hallway, dining space, or reception room, creating balance when contrasted against neutral walls and modern art installations.

Position the piece away from direct radiator heat and bright sunlight to avoid timber movement or shrinkage, and polish the surface periodically using clear beeswax applied with a soft cloth.
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