A handsome Georgian oak mule chest, the hinged three-plank top and three fielded oak panels to the front crossbanded in mahogany, continuing to the two "slipper" drawers below — a hallmark refinement distinguishing the mule chest from the plainer coffer or blanket box. Standing on shaped bracket feet, the piece retains its original brass hardware throughout, including the shaped rococo-pattern swan-neck handles and pierced escutcheons to the lid and drawers. The lid lifts to reveal the original internal candle box/till, a practical fitted compartment typical of the form and a feature collectors look for when assessing originality. The oak displays attractive figuring with good colour and patina consistent with age. A versatile piece equally suited as a blanket chest or hallway storage — also functions as a linen press, sideboard, or entryway trunk.
A handsome Georgian oak mule chest, the hinged three-plank top and three fielded oak panels to the front crossbanded in mahogany, continuing to the two "slipper" drawers below — a hallmark refinement distinguishing the mule chest from the plainer coffer or blanket box. Standing on shaped bracket feet, the piece retains its original brass hardware throughout, including the shaped rococo-pattern swan-neck handles and pierced escutcheons to the lid and drawers. The lid lifts to reveal the original internal candle box/till, a practical fitted compartment typical of the form and a feature collectors look for when assessing originality. The oak displays attractive figuring with good colour and patina consistent with age. A versatile piece equally suited as a blanket chest or hallway storage — also functions as a linen press, sideboard, or entryway trunk.
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