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Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
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Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest

17th century
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Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening to reveal a large storage compartment, moulded panelled front above two drawers with original feet

A fabulous 17th century example boasting a lovely age related patination.

Dimensions:

Height 76.5 cm (30.12 in)

Width 119 cm (46.85 in)

Depth 53 cm (20.87 in)

Dated 1680

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162364
Dealers Internal Reference
2626
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Description
Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening to reveal a large storage compartment, moulded panelled front above two drawers with original feet

A fabulous 17th century example boasting a lovely age related patination.

Dimensions:

Height 76.5 cm (30.12 in)

Width 119 cm (46.85 in)

Depth 53 cm (20.87 in)

Dated 1680

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162364
Dealers Internal Ref
2626
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a carved top frieze, geometric carved central panel, and two lower drawers with wooden turnings.
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A seventeenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a carved top frieze, geometric carved central panel, and two lower drawers with wooden turnings.
Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
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A mule chest is a storage chest featuring a top lift-up lid over a main compartment with one or more drawers set into the base. Originating in England during the seventeenth century, it represents an evolutionary bridge between the basic coffer and the chest of drawers.

Seventeenth-century mule chests were constructed primarily from native quarter-sawn oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Drawers from this period feature hand-cut dovetail joints and side-runner channels.

Authentic pieces feature hand-planed surfaces, irregular pegs, age-appropriate shrinkage across wide solid wood panels, and genuine wear around the base and feet. Look for hand-carved frieze patterns and iron hardware appropriate to the period.

Position the chest against a neutral feature wall in a hallway, entryway, or bedroom to create a grounded focal point. The solid top surface provides functional placement for decorative lamps, ceramics, or framed artwork.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and central heating radiators to prevent wood movement or splitting.
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