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Georgian Pine Blanket Box/ Mule Chest
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Georgian Pine Blanket Box/ Mule Chest

18th century
For Sale by Salt Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A nice large stripped and waxed pine Georgian mule chest /blanket box in good condition offering great storage ,

it as the original hinges and locks.

The bottom two drawers slide in and out smoothly and also have the original brass handles. The chest is really sturdy made with dovetailed joints .

Please email or phone if you require further information We will be happy to help .

We can also deliver to most places in the UK ,just provide a post code and we can provide a delivery quote .

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Salt Antiques has dated this Georgian Pine Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1221896
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Description
A nice large stripped and waxed pine Georgian mule chest /blanket box in good condition offering great storage ,

it as the original hinges and locks.

The bottom two drawers slide in and out smoothly and also have the original brass handles. The chest is really sturdy made with dovetailed joints .

Please email or phone if you require further information We will be happy to help .

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We can also deliver to most places in the UK ,just provide a post code and we can provide a delivery quote.
Salt Antiques

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Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Salt Antiques has dated this Georgian Pine Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221896
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet.

Georgian Pine Blanket Box/ Mule Chest

Archive II An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet. View VII
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An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet.
GEORGIAN PINE BLANKET BOX/ MULE CHEST
Ref: SA1221896
An antique Georgian pine mule chest featuring a lift-top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, visible corner dovetail joints, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joints, Bracket feet, Brass escutcheons, Twin lower drawers
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Georgian pine blanket box and mule chest combines practical storage capacity with traditional country furniture design. Fashioned from pine with a warm brown waxed finish, the piece highlights the natural grain and knots of the timber. Visible construction details include exposed corner dovetail joints along the main body and tidy mouldings framing the structure. A hinged lift-top lid provides primary access to the upper compartment, complemented by twin lower drawers fitted with brass drop handles and central keyhole escutcheons. The entire cabinet is elevated on decorative bracket feet that lift the base off the floor. Standing 63 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, the unit provides substantial storage space while maintaining a compact footprint. This traditional chest functions well in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a blanket box, linen store, or general storage unit, adding rustic character to contemporary interiors.

FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage chest fitted with one or more drawers at the base, widely produced during the Georgian era for storing household linens and apparel.

These chests were typically constructed from solid pine timber using hand-cut dovetail joints, brass escutcheons, and carved bracket feet to provide stability and durability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail jointing on the main carcase and drawer boxes, period-correct brass hardware, and original hand-sawn timber markings on the underside or rear panels.

Position the chest at the foot of a bed or within a hallway, pairing the natural wood grain with modern neutral textiles and simple wall art.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a clear wax polish twice a year to preserve the timber, avoiding placement near direct heat sources to prevent warping.
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