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Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
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Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Description

Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely panels to the front above two drawers standing on original bracket feet.

An all original 18th century handsome example in lovely condition

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.9 in)

Width 127 cm (50 in)

Depth 58cm (22.8 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197728
Dealers Internal Reference
1876
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Description
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely panels to the front above two drawers standing on original bracket feet.

An all original 18th century handsome example in lovely condition

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.9 in)

Width 127 cm (50 in)

Depth 58cm (22.8 in)

Dated 1780

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197728
Dealers Internal Ref
1876
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An 18th-century dark oak mule chest with a rectangular hinged lid, four panelled front sections, two lower drawers, and brass drop handles.
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An 18th-century dark oak mule chest with a rectangular hinged lid, four panelled front sections, two lower drawers, and brass drop handles.
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Ref: SA1197728
An 18th-century dark oak mule chest with a rectangular hinged lid, four panelled front sections, two lower drawers, and brass drop handles.
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A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage coffer that features a hinged upper compartment along with one or two drawers built into the lower section. Developed during the late 17th and 18th centuries, this form provided organized storage for household linens, footwear, and apparel.

These chests were constructed using solid English or European oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside wooden pegs. Drawer fronts and side panels often featured hand-planed fielded timber, fitted with cast brass drop handles and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-planed surfaces, and peg construction rather than modern wire nails or uniform screws. Key indicators include hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, irregular drawer bottoms, and natural wear patterns around the feet and handles.

An oak mule chest can be positioned in a hallway, entryway, or at the foot of a bed to function as both a statement storage unit and a display surface. Pairing dark timber with light wall paint and contemporary art creates a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources or in areas with extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood shrinkage and cracking.
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