Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Summary:
· Item: Georgian Mule Chest
· Provenance England, UK
· Circa: 1780
· Period: George III
· Wood: Solid oak
· Low height
· Twin-plank top
· Traditional dove-tail panel construction
· Reeded lower frame
· Two cushion-fronted drawers
· Original iron loop hinges
· Pierced brass swan-neck handles
· Original Working lock to lid and drawers (with keys)
· Original top, sides, drawer linings, back & bottom
· Original ogee bracket feet
· Lovely colour and patination
· Ideal for storing bedding & clothes etc.
· Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
· 14-day free UK returns policy
This oak mule chest features a twin-plank hinged lid, below a chest constructed with large hand-dovetail joints on all four corners. The Georgian mule chest also boasts a working lock (with working key) to the main storage area. The lid opens on its original iron strap hinges to reveal a large clean and dry interior. Below is a stepped reeded front panel, which incorporates two cushion-fronted drawers, decorated brass swan-beck handles on pierced fretwork panel and the original working steel locks (with key). The drawers are constructed with the original pine linings and close flush to the frame. The sides of the chest are adorned with single wide panels; the back retains the original elm backboards. The drawer linings and bottoms are constructed of solid pine, as are the wide floorboards in the base of the chest and are all original. The Georgian mule chest stands on its original ogee bracket feet and retains the original floor boards.
External Dimensions:
Height = 59cm / 23¼” / 1ft 11¼”
Width (Plinth) = 98cm / 38” / 3ft 2”
Depth (Plinth) = 51cm / 20” / 1ft 8”
Internal Box Dimensions:
Height = 27.5cm / 10”
Width = 90cm / 35½” / 2ft 11½”
Depth = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Condition Report:
The chest has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand in our workshop. Nominal old marks to the top, leading edges, tops, sides and front (see photos) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Such old use marks are inevitable and perfectly acceptable due to its age and use it would have received. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The steel strap hinges to the lid are original and in excellent condition. The brass swan-neck handles are old replacements. The oak mule chest retains its original working steel lever locks (with working key) to the main storage area and drawers. The oak chest stands on its original bracket feet. It is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £795 including free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day UK returns.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.
Ref. 111137
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique English 18th Century Low Georgian Oak Mule Chest Blanket Box Trunk with Two Drawers (Circa 1780)
