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Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Dickinsons Antiques
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Georgian Elm Mule Chest.

18th century
Description

An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina.

This form is often found in early American furniture but this is an English/Welsh example.

In fantastic condition retaining the original brass handles and escutcheons.

Made from broad Elm planks displaying the wild grain and of a stunning colour.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA929166
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Description
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina.

This form is often found in early American furniture but this is an English/Welsh example.

In fantastic condition retaining the original brass handles and escutcheons.

Made from broad Elm planks displaying the wild grain and of a stunning colour.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA929166
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
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Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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A Georgian elm mule chest featuring a hinged top lid over two wide drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
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A Georgian mule chest is an eighteenth-century storage piece featuring a lift-up top coffer lid positioned above lower working drawers. This design evolved from traditional coffers to allow easier access to smaller items stored at the base.

These chests were constructed predominantly from regional hardwoods such as elm, oak, and walnut. Hardware typically includes cast brass swan-neck handles and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit distinctive wide, irregular grain patterns characteristic of elm, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass fittings, and historical wear around the base and hinged lid.

A mule chest functions effectively as entry hall storage, a living room accent piece, or positioned at the foot of a bed for linens, providing substantial internal volume alongside a broad top surface.

Apply high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the timber grain to preserve the wood finish. Keep the item clear of direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking or splitting.
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