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C19th Oak Mule Chest with Double Hinged Top
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C19th Oak Mule Chest with Double Hinged Top

19th century
Description

Solid oak two drawer mule chest with panelled front and sides dating from the later years of the nineteenth century The top has an unusual and original double hinging mechanism which allows the internal space to be accessed without opening the whole lid Useful if you want a light on the top No woodworm and good strong joints which are traditionally pegged

Internal size of chest section

H 57 W 97 D 43 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1242211
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Description
Solid oak two drawer mule chest with panelled front and sides dating from the later years of the nineteenth century The top has an unusual and original double hinging mechanism which allows the internal space to be accessed without opening the whole lid Useful if you want a light on the top No woodworm and good strong joints which are traditionally pegged

Internal size of chest section

H 57 W 97 D 43 cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242211
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles.

C19th Oak Mule Chest with Double Hinged Top

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. View X
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Cliffe Road
North Newbald
YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
C19TH oak mule chest with double hinged top
Ref: SA1242211
A nineteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two front raised field panels, and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Hinged top
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional storage coffer featuring a hinged top compartment with one or more drawers positioned underneath. Originating in the seventeenth century and popular through the nineteenth century, it provided organised storage for linens, blankets, and footwear.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery, raised field panels, and dovetail-jointed drawers. Hardware typically includes brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and heavy iron or brass hinges.

Authentic period chests display hand-sawn timber marks, natural shrinkage around panel joints, authentic pegged mortise construction, and uneven oxidation on brass fittings. Original drawers usually feature hand-cut dovetails and hand-planed bottoms.

A mule chest functions effectively at the foot of a bed for linen storage or situated in an entryway as a focal storage piece. Surfacing the flat lid with modern ceramics, lamps, or artwork balances historical timber textures with contemporary design elements.

Maintain solid oak by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent timber warping or splitting.
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