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Georgian Oak Mule Chest
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Georgian Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Description

A lovely quality Georgian oak mule chest having drawers and a lift up lid for storage. It has mahogany banding to the top and reeded mahogany canted corners standing on og bracket feet. It measures 58" wide, 21" deep and 37" high. Delivery can be easily arranged within the UK contact Nick for a price on 07770 325592

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Nicholas Little Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA689234
Dealers Internal Reference
140x
Description
A lovely quality Georgian oak mule chest having drawers and a lift up lid for storage. It has mahogany banding to the top and reeded mahogany canted corners standing on og bracket feet. It measures 58" wide, 21" deep and 37" high. Delivery can be easily arranged within the UK contact Nick for a price on 07770 325592
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Nicholas Little Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA689234
Dealers Internal Ref
140x
Nicholas Little Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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A Georgian oak mule chest featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, fluted corner columns, and bracket feet.
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Nicholas Little Antiques
Telephone 07770 325 592
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Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/nlittle
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 35
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A Georgian oak mule chest featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, fluted corner columns, and bracket feet.
Georgian Oak Mule Chest
Ref: SA689234
A Georgian oak mule chest featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, fluted corner columns, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCrossbanded drawer fronts, Brass swan-neck handles, Fluted quarter columns, Shaped bracket feet
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Georgian oak mule chest provides generous storage with a lift-up top and multiple lower drawers arranged in rows. The warm brown timber surface shows contrasting mahogany banding around the top and drawer fronts, accented by brass swan-neck swing handles with backplates, keyhole escutcheons, and fluted quarter columns at the corners. The entire structure stands raised on shaped ogee bracket feet, creating a traditional English country house aesthetic. Practical for everyday use, the chest functions well in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a surface for display alongside concealed storage for blankets, linens, or household items. Measuring 94 cm high, 147 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, the proportions suit placement against a main wall or at the foot of a bed.

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A mule chest is a traditional English storage vessel featuring a top coffer compartment combined with lower drawers, designed during the 17th and 18th centuries as a transitional form between blanket boxes and chests of drawers.

These chests were typically constructed from solid oak timber, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints, crossbanded mahogany or fruitwood borders, fielded panels, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass escutcheons, hand-wrought iron lid hinges, fluted corner columns, and age-related wear around the bracket feet.

A mule chest functions effectively as a focal piece in an entryway, bedroom, or living space, offering substantial storage capacity while adding warmth through classic wood tones.

Maintain the finish by applying clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources, and maintaining stable ambient humidity to prevent timber movement.
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