0
48,381  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 184  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA981057
FOR SALE
£850
Email
Save
18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest
Selwood House Antiques
for sale €995     $1,080
£850
Selwood House Antiques

Selwood House Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2023
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA981057
PDF SHARE
SAVE

18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

18th century
Description

This fantastic piece of history, has a beautiful colour coupled with original features.

In amazing condition for its age, not only does it have a wonderful patination complete with blacksmith made hinges but an abundance of storage inside,

Some historic restoration has been completed and the original locks are not in attendance one of the drop handles is missing from the left hand drawer, but this all just adds to it authenticity.

All drawers and lid work as they should.

all in all a magnificent piece of country house furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Selwood House Antiques has dated this Lancashire Oak Mule Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA981057
Dealers Internal Reference
jg117
Description
This fantastic piece of history, has a beautiful colour coupled with original features.
“
In amazing condition for its age, not only does it have a wonderful patination complete with blacksmith made hinges but an abundance of storage inside,.
Selwood House Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. 18th Century Lancashire Mule Chest

Some historic restoration has been completed and the original locks are not in attendance one of the drop handles is missing from the left hand drawer, but this all just adds to it authenticity.

All drawers and lid work as they should.

all in all a magnificent piece of country house furniture.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Selwood House Antiques has dated this Lancashire Oak Mule Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA981057
Dealers Internal Ref
jg117
Selwood House Antiques
Selwood House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Selwood House Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles.
1 / 5
Archive I An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles.

18th century Lancashire mule chest

Archive II An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles. View V
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Selwood House Antiques

Selwood House Antiques
Telephone 01458 897190
Location
Selwood House
Market Place
Somerton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/selwoodhouseantiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
Selwood House Antiques
Selwood House Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Selwood House, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/selwoodhouseantiques
Verified
Apr 2023
An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles.
18th century Lancashire mule chest
Ref: SA981057
An 18th-century dark oak mule chest featuring three raised fielded panels above three drawers with brass handles.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A mule chest is a traditional storage chest featuring a hinged top lid above lower drawers, originating in 18th-century Britain. The Lancashire style is particularly noted for its panelled front design and sturdy oak construction.

These chests were primarily crafted from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Lower drawers were constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints and fitted with cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, and hand-forged iron or brass hardware. Natural timber shrinkage across wide top boards and genuine age-related wear around keyholes and feet are key markers.

A mule chest functions effectively in an entryway as a statement hallway bench or positioned at the foot of a bed for storing linens. Contrast the deep oak tones with contemporary ceramics, minimal artwork, or structured lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year to keep the timber nourished. Avoid placing the chest adjacent to direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories