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Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest
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Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Sold 26 August 2024 · Mersham Manor Antiques
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Description

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A wonderful large characterful Georgian solid oak mule chest of peg construction.

c1760.

With five raised and fielded panels to the front, over an arrangement of drawers, the top three drawers being decorative dummie drawers over three drawers to the base.

The top with lip moulded edge lifts up to reveal a large storage area, with fitted candle box and two small drawers below.

The chest has an original and ingenious locking system for the lower drawers, there are wooden bolt-locks which are in the chest section, which are simply pushed down to lock the lower drawers.

Also another excellent and unusual feature of the chest is that the top can be lifted off very easily, which is a great advantage because of its large size and obvious weight being solid oak. Instead of fixed metal hinges the chest lid has wooden pegs which slot into holes holding it in place, but can easily be unhooked when needed to move etc.

Retaining the original handles and escutcheon, so overall in complete original condition. The lock has been removed.

The chest is large in scale, which simply makes it very stunning, plus giving a vast amount of storage space.

The overall condition is excellent antique condition. With expected general signs of age and use.

Very solid sturdy and strong.

Having developed a wonderful rich colour and glowing patina.

Bees-waxed and polished.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

The dimensions are.

Height-101.5cm.

Width-184.5cm.

Depth-65cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to contact us.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
184.5cm (72.64")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079225
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

A wonderful large characterful Georgian solid oak mule chest of peg construction.

c1760.

“
With five raised and fielded panels to the front, over an arrangement of drawers, the top three drawers being decorative dummie drawers over three drawers to the base.
Mersham Manor Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
fig 1. Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

The top with lip moulded edge lifts up to reveal a large storage area, with fitted candle box and two small drawers below.

The chest has an original and ingenious locking system for the lower drawers, there are wooden bolt-locks which are in the chest section, which are simply pushed down to lock the lower drawers.

fig 2. An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
fig 2. Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Also another excellent and unusual feature of the chest is that the top can be lifted off very easily, which is a great advantage because of its large size and obvious weight being solid oak. Instead of fixed metal hinges the chest lid has wooden pegs which slot into holes holding it in place, but can easily be unhooked when needed to move etc.

fig 3. An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
fig 3. Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Retaining the original handles and escutcheon, so overall in complete original condition. The lock has been removed.

The chest is large in scale, which simply makes it very stunning, plus giving a vast amount of storage space.

fig 4. An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
fig 4. Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

The overall condition is excellent antique condition. With expected general signs of age and use.

Very solid sturdy and strong.

Having developed a wonderful rich colour and glowing patina.

Bees-waxed and polished.

fig 5. An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
fig 5. Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

The dimensions are.

Height-101.5cm.

Width-184.5cm.

Depth-65cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

fig 6. An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
fig 6. Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to contact us.

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
184.5cm (72.64")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079225
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Archive I An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest

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Archive XIII An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. View XIII
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Archive XVIII An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. View XIX
Archive XX An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. View XX
Archive XXI An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. View XXI
Archive XXII An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base. View XXII
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Telephone 07510 50 33 44 or 07590 50 33 44
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Mersham
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2013
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An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
Magnificent Large 18th Century Georgian Oak Mule Chest
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An 18th-century rectangular oak mule chest featuring panelled construction on the front and two rows of small drawers fitted with brass drop handles along the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsRaised wooden panels, Brass drop handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 184.5 cm (73 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional form of storage furniture that evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries by combining a traditional blanket box with one or more bottom drawers, bridging the gap between a chest and a chest of drawers.

These chests were typically constructed from solid native hardwoods such as oak, featuring pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed panels, and dovetailed drawer construction using hand-forged or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut dovetails, shrinkage cracks in the timber, handmade nails or wooden pegs, and natural oxidisation and patina consistent with age.

An antique mule chest can be integrated into contemporary spaces by using it as a focal point in a hallway or living room, either left bare to highlight the timber grain or styled minimally with a simple ceramic vase or tray.

Antique oak should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from splitting, and maintained using traditional beeswax polish applied sparingly to nourish the grain.
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