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Exceptional Quality 17th Century Antique Oak Mule Chest with Marquetry Inlay
London City Antiques
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Exceptional Quality 17th Century Antique Oak Mule Chest with Marquetry Inlay

17th century
Description

A rare and impressive antique 17th century oak mule chest featuring unusual marquetry-inlaid panels with floral motifs and a rich, warm colour developed through centuries of age. The hinged lid opens to reveal a generous interior complete with the original candle box, a desirable and increasingly uncommon survival. The chest retains its original iron strap hinges, locks, and handles, all contributing to its strong period character. This is a substantial and decorative piece with excellent presence, ideal for both storage and display.

Dimensions:

Height: 78 cm (30.7 in)

Width: 127.5 cm (50.2 in)

Depth: 52.5 cm (20.7 in)

Condition:

In good antique condition throughout, showing expected signs of age and use including surface wear, minor marks, historic repairs, and shrinkage splits, all consistent with a 17th-century piece. The structure remains solid and sound, with the marquetry well preserved and the interior candle box intact.

Date: 1680

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1187570
Dealers Internal Reference
2982
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Description
A rare and impressive antique 17th century oak mule chest featuring unusual marquetry-inlaid panels with floral motifs and a rich, warm colour developed through centuries of age.
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The hinged lid opens to reveal a generous interior complete with the original candle box, a desirable and increasingly uncommon survival.
London City Antiques

The chest retains its original iron strap hinges, locks, and handles, all contributing to its strong period character. This is a substantial and decorative piece with excellent presence, ideal for both storage and display.

fig 1. A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders.
fig 1. Exceptional Quality 17th Century Antique Oak Mule Chest with Marquetry Inlay

Dimensions:

Height: 78 cm (30.7 in)

Width: 127.5 cm (50.2 in)

Depth: 52.5 cm (20.7 in)

Condition:

In good antique condition throughout, showing expected signs of age and use including surface wear, minor marks, historic repairs, and shrinkage splits, all consistent with a 17th-century piece. The structure remains solid and sound, with the marquetry well preserved and the interior candle box intact.

Date: 1680

Origin: English

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187570
Dealers Internal Ref
2982
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders.

Exceptional Quality 17th Century Antique Oak Mule Chest with Marquetry Inlay

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View II
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Archive X A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View X
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Archive XII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XII
Archive XIII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XIII
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Archive XV A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XV
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Archive XVII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XVII
Archive XVIII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XVIII
Archive XIX A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XIX
Archive XX A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XX
Archive XXI A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders. View XXI
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A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders.
Exceptional Quality 17th Century Antique Oak Mule Chest with Marquetry Inlay
Ref: SA1187570
A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three diamond-inlaid front panels, two lower drawers with metal drop handles, and geometric inlay borders.
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A mule chest is a hybrid storage design originating in the seventeenth century that combines a traditional top-opening coffer lid with one or more drawers built into the base. Unlike a standard coffer which consists solely of a deep storage box, the addition of drawers allowed easier access to smaller garments without disturbing items stored in the main upper compartment.

Seventeenth-century English furniture was predominantly constructed from native English oak, utilizing pegged mortise and tenon joinery rather than modern adhesives or nails. Decorative elements often incorporated contrasting timber inlays, such as holly, bog oak, or walnut, applied into channelled recesses or panel fronts.

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular hand-cut dovetail or pegged joins, and hand-forged iron hardware. Examination of the underside and interior will reveal uneven saw marks, hand-carved details, and historic oxidation around metal fittings.

A period oak mule chest functions as a focal point in entryways, wide corridors, or at the foot of a bed. Positioned against neutral walls or contemporary panelling, the dark timber grain and geometric marquetry provide textural contrast within minimalist or modern country design schemes.

Preserving antique inlaid oak requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement and lifting of the marquetry. Dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline or beeswax polish once or twice a year protects the finish without causing buildup or damaging historic patination.
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