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Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century
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Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

18th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 18th century Georgian mule chest in oak, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine country craftsmanship.

The hinged plank lid opens to a spacious blanket box compartment, above two short drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons.

The front has three fielded panels, with fielded panels to the sides and a panelled back, and the chest stands on a moulded base with shaped bracket feet.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain and a deep, rich colour, with a wonderful aged patina built up over many years.

Presented in good condition for its age. A very desirable Georgian blanket box, perfect for storing linen and blankets at the foot of a bed or in a hallway.

Product Reference : AF - 6668

Measurements : 133cm (52½") Width x 57.5cm (22½") Depth x 89.5cm (35") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242301
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6668
Description
Antique 18th century Georgian mule chest in oak, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine country craftsmanship.
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The hinged plank lid opens to a spacious blanket box compartment, above two short drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

The front has three fielded panels, with fielded panels to the sides and a panelled back, and the chest stands on a moulded base with shaped bracket feet.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain and a deep, rich colour, with a wonderful aged patina built up over many years.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

Presented in good condition for its age. A very desirable Georgian blanket box, perfect for storing linen and blankets at the foot of a bed or in a hallway.

Product Reference : AF - 6668

Measurements : 133cm (52½") Width x 57.5cm (22½") Depth x 89.5cm (35") Height

fig 3. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 5. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 6. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
fig 7. Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242301
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6668
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised panels on the front enclosure above two drawers with brass handles, raised on bracket feet.
Antique Large Georgian Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Brass swing handles, Bracket feet, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 57.5 cm (23 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian mule chest is made from dark brown oak with brass hardware. The front is organised with three fielded upper panels above two short drawers, fitted with curved brass swing handles and keyhole escutcheons. The structure stands on shaped bracket feet beneath a moulded base and incorporates a keyhole set into the upper rail. The oak timber shows a figured grain and a deep patina. Measuring 89.5 cm high, 133 cm wide, and 57.5 cm deep, the unit provides storage for linen and blankets at the foot of a bed or in a hallway in a home today.

FAQs

Originating in the late 17th and 18th centuries, the mule chest evolved from the traditional coffer by incorporating lower drawers beneath the main hinged storage compartment.

These chests were typically crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-carved fielded panels, and hand-forged brass hardware.

Authentic Georgian examples showcase hand-sawn timber marks, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period-correct brass escutcheons, and natural wear around the base and hinges.

A mule chest functions effectively as an entryway console or at the foot of a bed, serving as a focal point while providing concealed storage.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood, keep the piece away from direct heat sources, and clean surfaces using a dry soft cloth.
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