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George III Oak Mule Chest
Thakeham Furniture
for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900
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George III Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Description

Wonderful George III oak mule chest. Moulded, hinged top, opening to reveal a generous storage area. The front with four fielded arch panels, over an arrangement of five chequer banded drawers, fitted with brass swan neck handles. Raised on square stile feet.

Circa. 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190656
Dealers Internal Reference
7696
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Description
Wonderful George III oak mule chest. Moulded, hinged top, opening to reveal a generous storage area.
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The front with four fielded arch panels, over an arrangement of five chequer banded drawers, fitted with brass swan neck handles.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on square stile feet.

Circa. 1780

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190656
Dealers Internal Ref
7696
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath.
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Archive I A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath.

George III Oak Mule Chest

Archive II A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View II
Archive III A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View III
Archive IV A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View IV
Archive V A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View V
Archive VI A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath. View IX
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 154
Items Sold 3,103
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath.
George III oak mule chest
Ref: SA1190656
A dark oak George III mule chest featuring four arched field panels across the top coffer section and five brass-handled drawers beneath.
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A mule chest is a traditional storage vessel featuring a top coffer section accessed via a hinged lid, paired with one or more drawers built into the lower structure. Originating in the late 17th century, it evolved throughout the 18th century as a key piece of utilitarian household furniture.

Georgian oak mule chests were built using solid native timber, incorporating mortise and tenon jointing, hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, wooden pegging, and cast brass swan-neck or drop handles with decorative escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature pegged joints, raised field panels or mouldings, hand-sawn timber marks on internal panels, period-appropriate brass hardware, and natural, uneven oxidation to the underside and drawer interiors.

Position the chest in an entryway, hallway, or bedroom to create structural ground, styling the top lid with modern table lamps, ceramic vases, or framed artwork to balance historical craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and damp environments, dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year to preserve the patina.
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