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Antique 18th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest
Penderyn Antiques
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Antique 18th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Description

A fine 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest with a hinged lid opening to a spacious storage compartment. The front and sides are panelled. Raised on stile feet, the chest displays a warm, rich oak patina developed over time.

Item Ref; M-6343

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 93cm / Width – 127cm / Depth – 63cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition with signs of age and use. There is surface wear throughout, including marks and scratches. The top shows some fading. There is evidence of historic woodworm to the base, which has been treated as a precaution, and a historical repair to the base. The lid has some loss, splitting, and scratches consistent with age.

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1172521
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6343
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A fine 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest with a hinged lid opening to a spacious storage compartment. The front and sides are panelled. Raised on stile feet, the chest displays a warm, rich oak patina developed over time.
fig 1. An 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest featuring raised fielded panels, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and sturdy stile legs.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest

Item Ref; M-6343

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 93cm / Width – 127cm / Depth – 63cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition with signs of age and use. There is surface wear throughout, including marks and scratches. The top shows some fading.

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There is evidence of historic woodworm to the base, which has been treated as a precaution, and a historical repair to the base.
Penderyn Antiques

The lid has some loss, splitting, and scratches consistent with age.

fig 2. An 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest featuring raised fielded panels, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and sturdy stile legs.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172521
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6343
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest featuring raised fielded panels, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and sturdy stile legs.

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Penderyn Antiques
Telephone 01685 813594
Location
Soar Chapel
Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/penderynfurniture
Verified Since Jun 2019
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An 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest featuring raised fielded panels, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and sturdy stile legs.
Antique 18th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest
Ref: SA1172521
An 18th-century Welsh oak mule chest featuring raised fielded panels, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and sturdy stile legs.
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A mule chest is a regional storage piece featuring a top chest compartment accessed via a hinged lid, often constructed above base drawers, crafted in Wales during the 18th century.

These chests were constructed primarily from solid native oak using traditional pegged mortise and tenon joinery, featuring hand-planed fielded panels and forged iron or brass fittings.

Authentic 18th-century coffers feature hand-sawn timber markings, oak dowel fixings, hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, and genuine surface patination from age and wax polish.

A historical mule chest provides functional storage in an entryway, hallway, or at the foot of a bed, adding textural wood grain contrast to contemporary interior schemes.

Maintain historic oak by dusting with a clean cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, while avoiding direct proximity to radiators or damp environments.
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