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George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
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George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest

18th century
Sold 22 July 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

George III oak Lancashire mule chest. The lifting, crossbanded top over three dummy drawers, with one long and three short working drawers below, fitted with brass swan neck handles. Flanked by reeded columns and raised on ogee feet.

Circa. 1780

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140488
Dealers Internal Reference
7440
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Description
George III oak Lancashire mule chest.
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The lifting, crossbanded top over three dummy drawers, with one long and three short working drawers below, fitted with brass swan neck handles.
Thakeham Furniture

Flanked by reeded columns and raised on ogee feet.

Circa. 1780

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140488
Dealers Internal Ref
7440
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Oak Lancashire Mule Chest

Archive II An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View IX
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 3,151
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
George III oak Lancashire mule chest
Ref: SA1140488
An antique George III oak mule chest featuring a hinged top above multiple working drawers with 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
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRaised panel construction, Brass swan-neck handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Ogee bracket feet
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 154 cm (61 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The mule chest originated in 18th-century England, evolving from a traditional blanket box by the addition of drawers at the base to improve accessibility and storage efficiency.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid native timber such as oak, often featuring secondary woods like pine for internal drawer linings and brass or iron hardware.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged construction, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, and hand-forged or cast brass fixings consistent with 18th-century craftsmanship.

An antique chest provides functional storage and historical contrast when paired with minimalist modern decor, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting to highlight the rich wood grain.

Preserve antique timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged finish.
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