DESCRIPTION

A handsome George III Lancashire oak mule chest, circa 1800, with mahogany crossbanding and an attractive warm colour.

The hinged plank top, edged with mahogany crossbanding and a moulded border, opens to reveal a generous vacant storage compartment. The front is arranged as four faux drawer fronts above three functional drawers, creating the appearance of a substantial bank of drawers while retaining the traditional deep storage compartment of the mule-chest form.

The drawer and faux-drawer fronts are framed with contrasting mahogany crossbanding and fitted with brass handles, the arrangement flanked by reeded uprights. The chest is raised on shaped bracket feet.

A particularly practical piece of Georgian country furniture, combining substantial concealed storage beneath the hinged top with three useful drawers below. The restrained mahogany detailing contrasts attractively with the warm oak and gives the chest considerable decorative presence.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 92cm

Width: 145cm

Depth: 57.5cm

CONDITION

The chest is in good, solid antique condition and has an attractive warm colour. There are marks, knocks and scratches consistent with age and use. There are marks, knocks and scratches consistent with age and use, together with some minor historic losses to the crossbanding to the lower right-hand drawer and at the left-hand corner. The hinged top operates freely and the three drawers run well. The chest is structurally sound and has developed an attractive warm colour and characterful surface. Overall, a handsome and practical example of Georgian country furniture in good usable antique condition.

Georgian Oak & Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest c.1800

Name: Georgian Oak & Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest c.1800
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

£895.00

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VIEWING

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DELIVERY & COLLECTION

Collection is welcome by arrangement.

We can usually arrange delivery throughout mainland UK using trusted independent couriers, charged at cost. As a general guide, delivery for an average-sized chest of drawers is typically £80–£100. Larger items and more remote locations will incur higher charges.

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AUTHENTICITY & CONDITION

We strive to describe every item as accurately and honestly as possible. Statements regarding age, attribution, origin and provenance are offered in good faith and represent our professional opinion based on the information available at the time of listing.

As all of our items are antique or vintage, signs of age and use should be expected. Old repairs, knocks, wear, variations in colour and other minor imperfections are often part of a piece’s history and character. Where condition affects its integrity, appearance or usefulness, we will endeavour to make this clear in the description.