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A Scottish George III Mahogany Mule Chest, Attributed to the Workshop of Francis and William (Deacon) Brodie, Edinburgh, Mid-18th Century.
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A Scottish George III Mahogany Mule Chest, Attributed to the Workshop of Francis and William (Deacon) Brodie, Edinburgh, Mid-18th Century.

18th century
Sold 24 June 2026 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

Excellent quality, lovely dense mahogany with oak lined drawers. Back feet with laminated internal supports.

83.5cm high x 128cm wide x 62cm deep

Francis and William Brodie were probably the most successful cabinet makers in Edinburgh during the mid-18th century. Despite this, documented examples of furniture by Francis Brodie (1708-1782) are rare but include a giltwood eagle pier table eagle commissioned by Lord Adam Gordon, held and viewable in the Royal Collection at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.

William Brodie was Francis's son, a successful business man and prominent member of Edinburgh society by day and thief and scoundrel by night. He was hanged for his crimes in 1788 and was part of the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde' published in 1886 almost a century after William's death.

The fifth image is of William Brodie and his accomplice George Smith entitled 'The First Interview 1786' by John Kay.

Condition: Structurally sound and robust. Shrinkage splits to top and sides, small patch to the right side near the base skirting, see images.

As always, reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arrranged at cost price.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220928
Description
Excellent quality, lovely dense mahogany with oak lined drawers. Back feet with laminated internal supports.

83.5cm high x 128cm wide x 62cm deep

“
Francis and William Brodie were probably the most successful cabinet makers in Edinburgh during the mid-18th century.
Jeckyll & Co

Despite this, documented examples of furniture by Francis Brodie (1708-1782) are rare but include a giltwood eagle pier table eagle commissioned by Lord Adam Gordon, held and viewable in the Royal Collection at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.

fig 1. A dark brown mahogany Georgian mule chest featuring multiple drawers with ornate brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. A Scottish George III Mahogany Mule Chest, Attributed to the Workshop of Francis and William (Deacon) Brodie, Edinburgh, Mid-18th Century.

William Brodie was Francis's son, a successful business man and prominent member of Edinburgh society by day and thief and scoundrel by night. He was hanged for his crimes in 1788 and was part of the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde' published in 1886 almost a century after William's death.

fig 2. A dark brown mahogany Georgian mule chest featuring multiple drawers with ornate brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 2. A Scottish George III Mahogany Mule Chest, Attributed to the Workshop of Francis and William (Deacon) Brodie, Edinburgh, Mid-18th Century.

The fifth image is of William Brodie and his accomplice George Smith entitled 'The First Interview 1786' by John Kay.

Condition: Structurally sound and robust. Shrinkage splits to top and sides, small patch to the right side near the base skirting, see images.

As always, reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arrranged at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220928
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Archive I A dark brown mahogany Georgian mule chest featuring multiple drawers with ornate brass drop handles and bracket feet. SOLD24 JUN 26

A Scottish George III Mahogany Mule Chest, Attributed to the Workshop of Francis and William (Deacon) Brodie, Edinburgh, Mid-18th Century.

Archive II A dark brown mahogany Georgian mule chest featuring multiple drawers with ornate brass drop handles and bracket feet. View II
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian mule chest featuring multiple drawers with ornate brass drop handles and bracket feet.
A Scottish George III mahogany mule chest, attributed to the workshop of Francis and William (Deacon) Brodie, Edinburgh, mid-18th century.
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian mule chest featuring multiple drawers with ornate brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Brass drop handles, Flush panel sides, Dovetail drawers
  • SizeH 83.5 cm (33 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

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The George III style spans the mid-to-late 18th century, characterised by a blend of classical Palladian proportions, Chinese and Gothic influences, and the eventual transition to neoclassical lines introduced by designers like Robert Adam and George Hepplewhite.

Mule chests were traditionally constructed using native and imported hardwoods such as oak, elm, pine, and mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framing, solid timber backs, and forged brass or iron hardware.

Authenticity is identified by examining hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage patterns, tool marks, original secondary woods on drawer interiors, and the natural patina developed through centuries of oxidation and use.

An antique chest can serve as a functional anchor in a contemporary living space, hallway, or bedroom, contrasting clean modern lines with rich texture, historical depth, and practical concealed storage.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber bleaching, and occasionally applying traditional microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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