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Very Rare Early Heals Antique Mule Chest with Original Interior – Stamped
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Very Rare Early Heals Antique Mule Chest with Original Interior – Stamped

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 June 2026 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Very Rare Early Heals Antique Mule Chest with Original Interior – Stamped

A very rare model of an early Ambrose Heal designed antique solid oak mule chest / bedding box that is in such fabulous, original condition and with the Heals makers stamp. Dates to around 1900, this antique Heals mule chest has a lift up top with the original quality hinges, inside is the original lift out storage compartment with a large free storage space beneath. To the lower front of the chest is a single deep drawer that runs well and has the original brass shaped handles. Beautifully made in solid, well chosen, quarter sawn oak timbers with the front stiles having channel mouldings. A great size that provides plenty of storage for a bedroom. A very rare and early piece of Heals antique furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 77cm (30.56")

Width: 92cm (36.51")

Depth: 55cm (21.83")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1174965
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Very Rare Early Heals Antique Mule Chest with Original Interior – Stamped
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A very rare model of an early Ambrose Heal designed antique solid oak mule chest / bedding box that is in such fabulous, original condition and with the Heals makers stamp.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Dates to around 1900, this antique Heals mule chest has a lift up top with the original quality hinges, inside is the original lift out storage compartment with a large free storage space beneath. To the lower front of the chest is a single deep drawer that runs well and has the original brass shaped handles. Beautifully made in solid, well chosen, quarter sawn oak timbers with the front stiles having channel mouldings. A great size that provides plenty of storage for a bedroom. A very rare and early piece of Heals antique furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 77cm (30.56")

Width: 92cm (36.51")

Depth: 55cm (21.83")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the Edwardian era.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174965
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular antique oak mule chest featuring a lift-top lid above a panelled front and a single large base drawer fitted with two metal drop handles. SOLD8 JUN 26

Very Rare Early Heals Antique Mule Chest with Original Interior – Stamped

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
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A rectangular antique oak mule chest featuring a lift-top lid above a panelled front and a single large base drawer fitted with two metal drop handles.
Very Rare Early Heals Antique Mule Chest with Original Interior – Stamped
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A rectangular antique oak mule chest featuring a lift-top lid above a panelled front and a single large base drawer fitted with two metal drop handles.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled front, Quarter-sawn oak figure, Metal drop handles, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against mass production, championing traditional craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and utilitarian design inspired by medieval guilds.

These chests are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails for drawers, and pegged frames.

Authenticity is identified through maker stamps, hand-forged or period-appropriate brass hardware, tool marks indicating manual woodworking, and natural ageing of the timber such as honest oxidisation and shrinkage.

An antique chest can serve as a functional anchor piece in a hallway or living room, offering surface space for minimalist decor or lighting while providing concealed storage to reduce clutter.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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