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Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780
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Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This is an antique mule chest, an English, Georgian housekeeper's trunk in mahogany and dating to the late 18th century, circa 1780.

In very fine order throughout offering abundant storage

The well figured mahogany glows in the lustrous wax polished finish

Classic arrangement; Chest over a pair of drawers

Raised on attractive ogee bracket feet

The broad lid opens and holds on a stay

The clean interior with voluminous capacity

Sat within a two drawer base, original locks, key absent

The cock-beaded drawers dressed with solid drop handles

A super example in fine order. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 137cm (54'')

Max Depth: 66cm (26'')

Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA991917
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5610
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Description
This is an antique mule chest, an English, Georgian housekeeper's trunk in mahogany and dating to the late 18th century, circa 1780.

In very fine order throughout offering abundant storage

The well figured mahogany glows in the lustrous wax polished finish

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

Classic arrangement; Chest over a pair of drawers

Raised on attractive ogee bracket feet

The broad lid opens and holds on a stay

The clean interior with voluminous capacity

Sat within a two drawer base, original locks, key absent

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

The cock-beaded drawers dressed with solid drop handles

A super example in fine order. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 137cm (54'')

fig 3. A Georgian mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

Max Depth: 66cm (26'')

Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
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fig 4. A Georgian mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

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Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA991917
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5610
London Fine Antiques
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Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

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A Georgian mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
Antique, Mule Chest, English, Georgian Housekeepers Trunk, Mahogany, Circa 1780
Ref: SA991917
A Georgian mahogany mule chest featuring a hinged top lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, resting on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Hinged lid, Lower drawers, Brass swan-neck handles
  • SizeH 83.5 cm (33 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This Georgian antique mule chest dates from the late 18th century, around 1780, and functions as a housekeeper's trunk crafted from mahogany with a warm brown, wax-polished finish. The piece displays a hinged broad top lid, a pair of lower cock-beaded drawers dressed with solid brass drop handles, original locks with the key absent, and rests on ogee bracket feet. The visible timber grain glows with a lustrous polish across the front panels and lid. Measuring 83.5 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, the trunk provides substantial storage capacity within its clean interior. Positioned in a hallway, bedroom, or living space, the mule chest serves as a practical storage chest for linens, blankets, or household items while adding traditional English country house character to the room. The solid construction and sturdy joints ensure durability for daily use in a contemporary home.

FAQs

A mule chest is an 18th-century hybrid storage vessel consisting of a top coffer compartment accessed via a hinged lid, set above one or more functional drawers.

Georgian examples were primarily crafted using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often finished with brass drop handles and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn backboards, hand-cut dovetails on the lower drawers, original cast brass hardware, and natural oxidisation on the underside and interior surfaces.

A mule chest works effectively placed at the foot of a bed, positioned in a spacious hallway for functional storage, or utilized as a focal anchor piece in a living room.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and an occasional application of beeswax polish will preserve the timbers patination; keep the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage.
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