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Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
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Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

18th century
Description

This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal, dating to circa 1770. This large antique trunk is a characterful addition to interiors, both traditional and eclectic.

Charming Georgian mule chest, with a three-panel fascia and superb form

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good, original order

English oak stocks, displaying fine grain interest and deep caramel tones

Spacious interior, fitted with a traditional candle box to one side

Benefits from a pleasingly natural, clean storage interior

Lower pair of drawers, set beneath the chest with inset lined locks – key absent

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon, lending further period character

Stands well throughout, ideal for blanket storage, hallway use or distinctive display

This is a beautifully proportioned antique trunk, perfect for country homes, collectors of Georgian furniture, or those seeking quality traditional storage. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 124cm (48.75'')

Max Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 78cm (30.75'')

Candle Box Width: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Candle Box Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Candle Box Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Interior Width: 117.5cm (46.25'')

Interior Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Interior Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1136799
Dealers Internal Reference
25081
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Description
This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal, dating to circa 1770. This large antique trunk is a characterful addition to interiors, both traditional and eclectic.
fig 1. A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 1. Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Charming Georgian mule chest, with a three-panel fascia and superb form

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good, original order

English oak stocks, displaying fine grain interest and deep caramel tones

fig 2. A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 2. Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Spacious interior, fitted with a traditional candle box to one side

Benefits from a pleasingly natural, clean storage interior

Lower pair of drawers, set beneath the chest with inset lined locks – key absent

fig 3. A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 3. Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon, lending further period character

Stands well throughout, ideal for blanket storage, hallway use or distinctive display

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This is a beautifully proportioned antique trunk, perfect for country homes, collectors of Georgian furniture, or those seeking quality traditional storage.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 4. Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Dimensions:

Max Width: 124cm (48.75'')

Max Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 78cm (30.75'')

Candle Box Width: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Candle Box Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Candle Box Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Interior Width: 117.5cm (46.25'')

Interior Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Interior Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1136799
Dealers Internal Ref
25081
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.

Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Archive II A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid. View II
Archive III A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid. View III
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Archive V A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid. View V
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A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Ref: SA1136799
A dark brown Georgian oak mule chest with three raised front panels, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a hinged lid.
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A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage vessel featuring a hinged top lid over a deep compartment, combined with one or more drawers set into the base. Originating in the late 17th century, it served as a transitional furniture form between a standard coffer and a chest of drawers.

Georgian mule chests were typically constructed from solid native hard woods, predominantly English oak, elm, or pine. Secondary timbers such as pine or poplar were often used for drawer linings, complemented by hand-forged iron hinges and cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century pieces demonstrate hand-planed surfaces, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, and pegged mortise and tenon framing. Signs of historical timber shrinkage around the panels and natural oxidisation on original iron or brass fittings also indicate age.

An oak mule chest can be positioned at the foot of a bed, within an entryway, or as a focal point in a living room. Contrast the rich, dark wood tone by pairing it with light neutral textiles, contemporary artwork, or simple ceramic decorative objects.

Dust the wood regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice per year along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent the solid timber from warping or splitting.
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