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Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
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Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Description

Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely panels to the front above two drawers standing on original bracket feet.

An all original 18th century handsome example in lovely condition

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.9 in)

Width 127 cm (50 in)

Depth 58cm (22.8 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237356
Dealers Internal Reference
1876
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Description
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely panels to the front above two drawers standing on original bracket feet.

An all original 18th century handsome example in lovely condition

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.9 in)

Width 127 cm (50 in)

Depth 58cm (22.8 in)

Dated 1780

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237356
Dealers Internal Ref
1876
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four panelled facade sections above two lower drawers with brass handles.
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, brass handles, bracket feet, hinged top
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

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Originating in the late 17th century, the mule chest represented a transitional furniture design between the traditional coffer trunk and the chest of drawers. The name derives from its hybrid function, providing a top-opening storage well alongside lower drawers to organise footwear, linens, and smaller garments.

Eighteenth-century mule chests were primarily constructed from solid English oak, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs. Facades frequently feature raised and fielded panels, while drawers typically incorporate hand-cut dovetail joints and brass drop handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular hand-sawn timber marks, hand-carved joinery pegs, and natural shrinkage across wide solid boards. Hardware, such as brass drop handles and iron hinges, generally shows evidence of historical hand-forging and age-related oxidisation.

An oak mule chest serves as a grounding element when positioned along hallways, at the foot of a bed, or beneath modern artwork. Incorporating structured historic woodwork into contemporary interiors creates textural contrast against neutral walls and modern lighting.

Maintain antique oak by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice per year, buffing along the grain with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid placing solid oak items in close proximity to direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent timber movement and cracking.
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