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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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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
Date of Manufacture

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

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070477
Dealers Internal Ref
5167
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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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

Archive II A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany Lancashire mule chest with brass swan-neck handles, fluted quarter columns, diamond keyhole inlays, and ogee bracket feet. View VII
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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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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Fruitwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass swan-neck handles, Fluted quarter columns, Diamond keyhole escutcheons, Ogee bracket feet
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This George III Lancashire mule chest dates from the 18th century and is executed in a warm brown mahogany timber with fruitwood inlay. The piece incorporates brass swan-neck drop handles, diamond keyhole escutcheons on the drawers and sides, fluted quarter columns at the corners, and ogee bracket feet beneath a shaped apron. The front is arranged to resemble six drawers across two upper rows and a lower row of three, positioned above bracket supports. Measuring 91 cm high, 155 cm wide and 56 cm deep, the unit provides ample surface space and storage capacity. Placed in a traditional hallway, bedroom or living room today, it functions as a substantial storage chest and display surface for everyday household items.

FAQs

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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