Object Description
Here is a fine quality antique English low Georgian mule chest, constructed in solid oak, with two working drawers, displaying a rich colour, circa 1780, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: Georgian Mule Chest
• Provenance England, UK
• Circa: 1780
• Period: George III
• Wood: Solid oak
• Low height
• Twin-plank top
• Traditional dove-tail panel construction
• Reeded lower frame
• Two cushion-fronted drawers
• Original iron loop hinges
• Pierced brass swan-neck handles
• Original Working lock to lid and drawers (with keys)
• Original top, sides, drawer linings, back & bottom
• Original ogee bracket feet
• Lovely colour and patination
• Ideal for storing bedding & clothes etc.
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English low Georgian mule chest, constructed in solid oak, with two working drawers, displaying a rich colour, circa 1780, in excellent condition. This oak mule chest features a twin-plank hinged lid, below a chest constructed with large hand-dovetail joints on all four corners. The Georgian mule chest also boasts a working lock (with working key) to the main storage area. The lid opens on its original iron strap hinges to reveal a large clean and dry interior. Below is a stepped reeded front panel, which incorporates two cushion-fronted drawers, decorated brass swan-beck handles on pierced fretwork panel and the original working steel locks (with key). The drawers are constructed with the original pine linings and close flush to the frame. The sides of the chest are adorned with single wide panels; the back retains the original elm backboards. The drawer linings and bottoms are constructed of solid pine, as are the wide floorboards in the base of the chest and are all original. The Georgian mule chest stands on its original ogee bracket feet and retains the original floor boards.
This oak blanket box with drawers boasts a rich warm oak colour having been cleaned and wax-polished in our workshop. As it retains the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This storage chest would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom, not only as an ornamental piece but also a useful storage chest.
External Dimensions:
Height = 59cm / 23¼” / 1ft 11¼”
Width (Plinth) = 98cm / 38⅝” / 3ft 2⅝”
Depth (Plinth) = 51cm / 20” / 1ft 8”
Internal Box Dimensions:
Height = 27.5cm / 10⅞”
Width = 90cm / 35½” / 2ft 11½”
Depth = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Condition Report:
Here is a fine quality antique English low Georgian mule chest, constructed in solid oak, with two working drawers, displaying a rich colour, circa 1780, in excellent condition. The chest has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand in our workshop. Nominal old marks to the top, leading edges, tops, sides and front (see photos) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Such old use marks are inevitable and perfectly acceptable due to its age and use it would have received. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The steel strap hinges to the lid are original and in excellent condition. The brass swan-neck handles are old replacements. The oak mule chest retains its original working steel lever locks (with working key) to the main storage area and drawers. The oak chest stands on its original bracket feet. It is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day UK Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call Yola Gray Antiques.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
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If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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