What is a Georgian mule chest?

A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage vessel incorporating a top compartment accessible by a hinged lid, situated above one or more drawers at the base, widely produced across Britain throughout the Georgian era.

Which materials are typically used in Georgian mule chests?

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid English oak, using hand-cut dovetail joinery, raised fielded panels, and hand-cast brass handles or keyhole escutcheons.

How can authentic Georgian oak chests be identified?

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, historical surface patination, and hand-forged or cast brass hardware.

How can an antique oak mule chest be styled in modern interiors?

An oak mule chest can serve as functional hallway storage, a sturdy bench at the foot of a bed, or a central coffee table, introducing rich wood tones into contemporary living spaces.

What is the best method to care for an antique oak chest?

Preserve the original timber finish by regularly dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality natural beeswax polish annually, while avoiding proximity to central heating radiators.

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Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Name: Georgian Oak Mule Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA769093
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this wonderful early 18th century Oak Mule Chest.

Dating around 1720 and all made in solid oak with this typical joint and peg construction. Raised on these post feet with this 4 fielded paneled front, also 2 fielded drawers fitted with these brass handles. A hinged lid with moulded edge and polished top.

Drawers are fitted with this internal locking mechanism.

Having its original polish plus patina its a wonderful oak colour plus polish (please pictures)

This chest is solid in all its joints ,with NO woodworm.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA769093

Dealers Internal Reference

00379

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this wonderful early 18th century Oak Mule Chest.

Dating around 1720 and all made in solid oak with this typical joint and peg construction.

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Raised on these post feet with this 4 fielded paneled front, also 2 fielded drawers fitted with these brass handles.

Brookside Antiques

A hinged lid with moulded edge and polished top.

fig 1. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 1. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Drawers are fitted with this internal locking mechanism.

Having its original polish plus patina its a wonderful oak colour plus polish (please pictures)

This chest is solid in all its joints ,with NO woodworm.

fig 2. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 2. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 3. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 3. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 4. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 5. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 6. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 6. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A dark Georgian oak mule chest featuring four fielded front panels and two lower drawers with brass swan-neck handles. — fig 7. Georgian Oak Mule Chest

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .