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Early 19th Century Mahogany Mule or Hall Chest.
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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.

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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.

Archive II 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 II
Archive III 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 III
Archive IV 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 IV
Archive V 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 V
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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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
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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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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, lower drawers, brass bail handles, bracket feet
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This early 19th-century Georgian mule chest is rendered in solid mahogany with a warm brown timber finish. The piece takes the form of a rectangular storage chest topped with a hinged lid, complemented by a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front face and two small lower drawers fitted with brass bail drop handles. The entire chest stands upon bracket feet, exhibiting visible surface grain patterns and minor signs of natural age across the wood. Measuring 64 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the proportions suit practical placement in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Within a modern interior, this traditional chest serves as a functional storage furniture item for blankets, linens, or hallway accessories. The warm brown mahogany tones integrate readily into classic country house aesthetics or period-inspired rooms. The flat top surface also offers display space for lamps, decorative items, or everyday belongings. The sturdy wooden construction ensures everyday utility, while the classic hardware and bracket feet maintain authentic historical character for domestic use.

FAQs

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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