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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
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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
94cm (37.01")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1241537
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. A large 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, three bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped apron.
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
94cm (37.01")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1241537
Dealers Internal Ref
SA495
Steven Swann Antiques
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Archive I A large 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, three bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped apron.

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

Archive II A large 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, three bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped apron. View II
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Telephone 07877 678673
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Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A large 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, three bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped apron.
Large 18th-Century Oak Mule Chest With Drawers And Hidden Storage
Ref: SA1241537
A large 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring four arched fielded panels, three bottom drawers with brass drop handles, and a shaped apron.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCoffers & Storage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Arched top panels, Brass drop handles, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This large 18th-century mule chest originates from the Georgian period, rendered in dark brown oak with brass hardware. The front displays four raised fielded panels with ogee tops above three lower drawers fitted with brass drop handles and small key escutcheons. Below the drawers rests a shaped, scalloped apron supported by stile feet, while the surface shows light wear and age-related marks alongside antique brass replacements. The construction measures 94 cm high, 152 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. This sizable storage piece fits naturally into an entrance hallway, bedroom, or living space to hold linens, blankets, or household items while adding traditional English country house character to the room.

FAQs

A mule chest is a top-opening storage trunk equipped with one or more lower drawers, developed during the late 17th and 18th centuries in Britain as an evolution of the traditional coffer.

These chests were typically crafted from solid English oak, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and fitted with brass swing handles.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, irregular peg placement, and natural surface wear consistent with age.

An oak mule chest serves as a grounding focal point in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms, pairing well with contemporary art and neutral textiles.

Maintain solid oak by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping it away from direct heat sources and high moisture.
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