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Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
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Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This is a superb Georgian period mule chest, offering grand proportions and high country house appeal, circa 1780. Crafted in solid oak, this handsome antique coffer features hidden compartments, practical storage, and refined period detailing.

Traditional Georgian mule chest, combining elegance and functionality

Displays beautifully with Georgian refinement and timeless craftsmanship

Deep upper coffer, complete with candle box and secondary drawer

Removable drawer reveals two hidden compartments, adding intrigue

Drawer arrangement of two small over one large example, providing useful storage

Brass drop handles and oval lock escutcheons, exuding 18th century charm — key absent

Ogee bracket feet at each corner, enhancing its stately presence

Panelled rear, allowing for versatile room placement

This is a distinguished antique chest, ideal for country homes, period interiors, or collectors of fine Georgian furniture. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 108cm (42.5'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')

Interior Width: 98cm (38.5'')

Interior Depth: 46cm (18'')

Interior Height: 39cm (15.25'')

Main Drawer Interior Width: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Main Drawer Interior Depth: 44cm (17.25'')

Main Drawer Interior Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134781
Dealers Internal Reference
25293
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Description
This is a superb Georgian period mule chest, offering grand proportions and high country house appeal, circa 1780.
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Crafted in solid oak, this handsome antique coffer features hidden compartments, practical storage, and refined period detailing.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A Georgian oak mule chest featuring a hinged coffer top over three drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Traditional Georgian mule chest, combining elegance and functionality

Displays beautifully with Georgian refinement and timeless craftsmanship

Deep upper coffer, complete with candle box and secondary drawer

fig 2. A Georgian oak mule chest featuring a hinged coffer top over three drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 2. Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Removable drawer reveals two hidden compartments, adding intrigue

Drawer arrangement of two small over one large example, providing useful storage

Brass drop handles and oval lock escutcheons, exuding 18th century charm — key absent

fig 3. A Georgian oak mule chest featuring a hinged coffer top over three drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 3. Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Ogee bracket feet at each corner, enhancing its stately presence

Panelled rear, allowing for versatile room placement

This is a distinguished antique chest, ideal for country homes, period interiors, or collectors of fine Georgian furniture. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A Georgian oak mule chest featuring a hinged coffer top over three drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 4. Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Dimensions:

Max Width: 108cm (42.5'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')

Interior Width: 98cm (38.5'')

Interior Depth: 46cm (18'')

Interior Height: 39cm (15.25'')

Main Drawer Interior Width: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Main Drawer Interior Depth: 44cm (17.25'')

Main Drawer Interior Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134781
Dealers Internal Ref
25293
London Fine Antiques
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Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
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A mule chest is a hybrid storage vessel featuring a top coffer compartment accessed via a hinged lid with a row of drawers built into the base. Originating in late 17th-century Britain, this design evolved from traditional trunks to allow easier access to smaller garments without disturbing stored linens.

Georgian mule chests were typically constructed from English oak, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints, fielded panel facades, and solid backboards. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass swan-neck handles, decorative brass escutcheons, and iron strap hinges inside the coffer.

Authentic 18th-century examples display irregularities from hand-planed timber, hand-sawn drawer bottoms, original brassware shadow marks, and natural age-related oxidisation in the oak timber. The feet will usually show genuine wear from direct contact with floor surfaces over centuries.

A Georgian oak mule chest serves effectively as a grounding focal point in a hallway, entryway, or at the foot of a bed. Its deep timber tones contrast effectively against contemporary neutral walls, while the flat top surface accommodates modern ceramics or artwork.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the item away from direct radiators and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent the oak panels from shrinking or splitting.
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