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Large 18th-century Oak Mule Chest with Drawers and Hidden Storage
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Large 18th-century Oak Mule Chest with Drawers and Hidden Storage

18th century
Description

A superb large oak mule chest, 18th century in date, with an ogee-topped, raised fielded panelled front and three lower drawers, all finished with well-matched antique brass handles. The front sits on stile feet with a shaped, scalloped plinth.

Inside the main chest is a covered candle box , above by two smaller internal drawers - ideal for storing smaller valuables.

Condition Report

Excellent solid condition. Handles and hinges are sympathetic antique replacements. Light wear and age-related marks as expected.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94.3cm (37.13")
Width
152.2cm (59.92")
Depth
56.4cm (22.20")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1231216
Dealers Internal Reference
SA495
Description
A superb large oak mule chest, 18th century in date, with an ogee-topped, raised fielded panelled front and three lower drawers, all finished with well-matched antique brass handles. The front sits on stile feet with a shaped, scalloped plinth.
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Inside the main chest is a covered candle box , above by two smaller internal drawers - ideal for storing smaller valuables.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels above three small drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Large 18th-century Oak Mule Chest with Drawers and Hidden Storage

Condition Report

Excellent solid condition. Handles and hinges are sympathetic antique replacements. Light wear and age-related marks as expected.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
94.3cm (37.13")
Width
152.2cm (59.92")
Depth
56.4cm (22.20")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231216
Dealers Internal Ref
SA495
Steven Swann Antiques
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Steven Swann Antiques
Telephone 07877 678673
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Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels above three small drawers with brass handles.
Large 18th-Century Oak Mule Chest With Drawers And Hidden Storage
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FAQs

A mule chest is a transitional storage piece combining a top-opening coffer lid with lower drawers, popular in Britain throughout the late 17th and 18th centuries.

These chests were primarily crafted from solid English oak, using hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, raised fielded panels, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and brass drop handles.

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-planed backboards, wooden peg construction, hand-cut dovetails, original iron or brass hardware fittings, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the chest in a hallway, entryway, or at the foot of a bed, pairing its rich wood tones with modern artwork or clean neutral textiles to create visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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