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Antique Oak Mule Chest
Harrison Antique Furniture
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Antique Oak Mule Chest

18th century
Description

Good quality oak Jacobean period mule chest.

Having lift up lid revealing storage space interior. Having raised panel front and sides and lower front twin opening storage drawers with brass handles.

In good all round condition. Circa 1750

Measurements

Height 31”

Width 51”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA892716
Dealers Internal Reference
172B8/4/22. O/sC14
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Once item is delivered you have 14 days to cancel. Return of the goods must be within 14 days of this cancellation date.

The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Good quality oak Jacobean period mule chest.

Having lift up lid revealing storage space interior. Having raised panel front and sides and lower front twin opening storage drawers with brass handles.

In good all round condition. Circa 1750

Measurements

Height 31”

Width 51”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA892716
Dealers Internal Ref
172B8/4/22. O/sC14
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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Archive I An antique dark oak mule chest featuring two raised front panels above two short drawers with brass handles and keyholes.

Antique Oak Mule Chest

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Harrison Antique Furniture
Telephone 07831 299 993
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Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
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Harrison Antique Furniture
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An antique dark oak mule chest featuring two raised front panels above two short drawers with brass handles and keyholes.
Antique Oak Mule Chest
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An antique dark oak mule chest featuring two raised front panels above two short drawers with brass handles and keyholes.
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FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional wooden storage chest featuring a hinged top lid over a main compartment, supplemented by one or more drawers at the base. Originating in the late seventeenth century, it represents a transitional design between the classic chest or coffer and the chest of drawers.

Historically, mule chests were constructed from local hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine. Craftsmen utilised mortise and tenon joinery, hand-cut dovetails for drawer construction, and hand-forged iron or cast brass hardware for escutcheon plates and drawer handles.

Authentic period mule chests typically feature signs of historical hand-craftsmanship, including uneven drawer bottoms, hand-sawn wood marks on the rear panels, peg construction, and natural wear around handles and keyholes. The timber will also exhibit age-related patination and shrinkage lines consistent with long-term drying.

An antique mule chest functions well as functional storage in an entryway, hallway, or at the foot of a bed. Its solid timber structure provides a textural accent against contemporary plaster walls or neutral colour schemes while offering concealed storage for household linens and shoes.

Antique oak surfaces should be maintained by dusting with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood moisture. It is advisable to keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp conditions to prevent timber warping or splitting.
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