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18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
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18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

18th century
Sold 4 September 2026 · witchantiques.com
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Description

This is a good oak Lancashire mule from the Mid 18th Century. The name evolved from the cross between a bedding box and a chest of drawers, as is a mule a cross. The drawer formation is particularly attractive on this piece, not all have six dummy drawers. There are one or two signs of old restoration but very minor and would need to be pointed out. The ogee bracket feet give way to four working drawers and six dummies all with mahogany crossbanding. To the sides are reeded canted corners, a small touch that you usually see on better sets of drawers, as are the fielded (bevelled) side panels. The top surface has a few marks as you would expect, but all seems to blend in with the original patina.

Height to Top Surface - 96cm = 37 3/4 inches

Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA930145
Dealers Internal Reference
B-529
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Description
This is a good oak Lancashire mule from the Mid 18th Century. The name evolved from the cross between a bedding box and a chest of drawers, as is a mule a cross. The drawer formation is particularly attractive on this piece, not all have six dummy drawers. There are one or two signs of old restoration but very minor and would need to be pointed out.
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The ogee bracket feet give way to four working drawers and six dummies all with mahogany crossbanding.
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To the sides are reeded canted corners, a small touch that you usually see on better sets of drawers, as are the fielded (bevelled) side panels. The top surface has a few marks as you would expect, but all seems to blend in with the original patina.

Height to Top Surface - 96cm = 37 3/4 inches

Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA930145
Dealers Internal Ref
B-529
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An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. SOLD4 SEP 26
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. SOLD4 SEP 26

18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XIX
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An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
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An 18th-century Georgian oak Lancashire mule chest with crossbanded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Mahogany Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCrossbanded inlay, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Reeded quarter columns
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 156 cm (61 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A mule chest is an 18th-century storage form featuring a top chest section above lower drawers, traditionally manufactured in regional England, particularly Lancashire.

These pieces were primarily built from solid English oak, frequently adorned with mahogany crossbanding, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, period-correct brass escutcheons, and natural wood oxidisation on the unpainted interior panels.

A mule chest functions effectively in a hallway, bedroom, or living area as both functional storage and a low-profile surface for displaying table lamps and artwork.

Maintain the finish by wiping with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish once a year, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight or central heating sources.
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