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Early 19th Century Mahogany Mule or Hall Chest.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Mule or Hall Chest.

19th century
Description

Early 19th century mahogany mule chest.

2 drawers to base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Mule Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188415
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Description
Early 19th century mahogany mule chest.

2 drawers to base.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Mule Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188415
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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An early 19th-century mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
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Archive I An early 19th-century mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.

Early 19th century mahogany mule or hall chest.

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Archive VI An early 19th-century mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet. View VI
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Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 619
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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An early 19th-century mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
Early 19th century mahogany mule or hall chest.
Ref: SA1188415
An early 19th-century mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage chest featuring a hinged lid above one or two drawers at the base, originally developed in the late 17th century for storing blankets and linens.

Georgian mule chests were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often featuring pine drawer linings, iron hinges, and cast brass handles with keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, hand-planed back panels, historical wear around the brass keyholes, and original timber patination.

Position a mahogany mule chest in a hallway or bedroom, balancing its dark wood visual weight with neutral wall tones, textured soft furnishings, or contemporary wall art positioned overhead.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage or cracking.
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