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Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 07504162
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-forged nails along the front edges: traditional eighteenth-century boarded joinery.
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer sides: early vernacular cabinet work.
Wide rough-sawn pine backboards: hand pit-sawing with deep natural oxidisation.
Cleated breadboard ends on the lid: keeps the broad elm planks flat.
Bootjack cut-outs to the side planks: traditional country chest base design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07504162
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-forged nails along the front edges: traditional eighteenth-century boarded joinery.
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer sides: early vernacular cabinet work.
Wide rough-sawn pine backboards: hand pit-sawing with deep natural oxidisation.
Cleated breadboard ends on the lid: keeps the broad elm planks flat.
Bootjack cut-outs to the side planks: traditional country chest base design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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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  • ObjectMule Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck handles, Brass escutcheons, Hinged top lid, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Georgian elm mule chest is an English or Welsh piece combining storage space and deep drawers in one furniture item. It measures 89 cm high, 93 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. Constructed from broad elm planks in a warm brown colour with a visible grain, the piece has a hinged top lid positioned above two wide drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons. The structure stands on bracket feet and retains its original brass hardware. In a contemporary home, this chest suits a hallway, bedroom, or living space as a storage trunk and drawer unit for linens, blankets, or everyday items.

FAQs

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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