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Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
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Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest

17th century
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Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening to reveal a large storage compartment, moulded panelled front above two drawers with original feet

A fabulous 17th century example boasting a lovely age related patination.

Dimensions:

Height 76.5 cm (30.12 in)

Width 119 cm (46.85 in)

Depth 53 cm (20.87 in)

Dated 1680

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1237117
Dealers Internal Reference
2626
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Description
Antique 17th century quality oak mule chest having a quality moulded panelled lift up top opening to reveal a large storage compartment, moulded panelled front above two drawers with original feet

A fabulous 17th century example boasting a lovely age related patination.

Dimensions:

Height 76.5 cm (30.12 in)

Width 119 cm (46.85 in)

Depth 53 cm (20.87 in)

Dated 1680

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Mule Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237117
Dealers Internal Ref
2626
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs.

Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View II
Archive III A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View VII
Archive VIII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View VIII
Archive IX A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View IX
Archive X A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View X
Archive XI A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View XI
Archive XII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View XII
Archive XIII A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View XIII
Archive XIV A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs. View XIV
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A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs.
Antique 17th Century Quality Oak Mule Chest
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A 17th-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged paneled lid, a carved frieze above geometric front panels, and two lower drawers with wooden knobs.
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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Wood, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved frieze, Geometric moulding, Paneled facade, Wooden drawer knobs
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This seventeenth-century Jacobean mule chest is fashioned from dark brown oak with a polished finish and a rich, age-related patination. The construction incorporates a hinged moulded panelled lift-up top that opens to a spacious storage compartment. Across the upper section runs a decorative carved frieze above a panelled facade, featuring prominent geometric moulding at the centre panel. Two lower drawers are fitted with small round wooden knobs and rest on original straight feet, complemented by subtle iron hardware. The chest measures 76.5 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Rooted in an English Country House style, this versatile period storage piece suits various domestic spaces. It sits comfortably in a hallway or landing for linen and shoe storage, functions as a practical blanket box at the foot of a bed in a master bedroom, or serves as a traditional focal point in a living room beneath a television or mirror.

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A coffer is a traditional lid-opening storage chest, whereas a mule chest incorporates one or more drawers at the bottom beneath the main coffer compartment. Developed during the 17th century, the mule chest represented an evolutionary step towards the modern chest of drawers.

These pieces were constructed primarily from solid English oak using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints held with wooden pegs. The drawers typically feature early hand-cut dovetail joints or nailed side runners, accompanied by carved decorative panels on the front facade.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber surfaces, pegged joinery visible on the frame, uneven hand-saw marks, and natural shrinkage or patina consistent with age. Additionally, original wrought iron hinges, lock plates, and traditional panel construction indicate early craftsmanship.

A period oak mule chest functions well as a focal piece in an entryway, living room, or at the foot of a bed. Pairing the dark timber with neutral wall tones, modern textured fabrics, and minimalist ceramic accessories creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to prevent the solid oak from warping or splitting.
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