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Painted Pine Mule Chest Early 19th Century
Christopher Pye Antiques
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Christopher Pye Antiques

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Painted Pine Mule Chest Early 19th Century

19th century
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Large country house scale. Lovely original condition barring couple of scrapes to the top.

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Christopher Pye Antiques has dated this Painted Pine Mule Chest to the 19th Century.

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Please call 07919168203 to talk about any item. We are near Stamford Lincolnshire - PE9 4HB. Much more in stock in period barn.

Description
Large country house scale. Lovely original condition barring couple of scrapes to the top.
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated this Painted Pine Mule Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1219116
Christopher Pye Antiques
Christopher Pye Antiques
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Fine & country period furniture, architectural, decorative, garden. Fresh stock with integrity.

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An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons.
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Archive I An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons.

Painted pine mule chest early 19th century

Archive II An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View IX
Archive X An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View X
Archive XI An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View XI
Archive XII An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View XII
Archive XIII An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons. View XIV
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Christopher Pye Antiques

Christopher Pye Antiques
Telephone 07919 168203
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Stamford
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Verified Since Sep 2023
Items For Sale 10
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Christopher Pye Antiques
Christopher Pye Antiques
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An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons.
Painted pine mule chest early 19th century
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An early 19th-century painted pine mule chest featuring a top hinged coffer lid, a single lower drawer with two turned wooden knobs, and keyhole escutcheons.
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A mule chest is a traditional storage vessel combining a top coffer compartment accessed via a hinged lid with one or more drawers built into the base. Popular during the 17th to early 19th centuries, these pieces served as intermediate storage furniture prior to the widespread adoption of modern chests of drawers.

Early 19th-century mule chests were predominantly crafted from regional timber such as pine, oak, or elm. Many pine examples were originally painted or grained to protect the soft wood and imitate more expensive hardwoods, fitted with iron or brass hardware and hand-turned wooden knobs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn backboards, and original iron hinges. Original painted finishes will show natural wear, micro-crazing, and paint loss consistent with age and regular handling around keyholes and handles.

A mule chest functions effectively as a focal point in hallways, living rooms, or at the foot of a bed. Its dual-tier storage provides practical organisation for linens or household items while offering a textured, historical surface for display objects.

Maintain original paintwork by keeping the item away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture. Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip the historical finish or patination.
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