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Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

About the Item

This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800. Wonderful desk storage box, a great example of apprentice furniture Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select oak stocks host a bounty of fine grain interest and medullary rays Deep caramel hues throughout present a wonderful colour Arranged as an upper compartment over a wide lower drawer Fascia and drawer offering inset, brass lined locks — in working order, keys present Brass drop handles adorn the drawer front and to the sides for carriage Standing upon a quartet of shaped bracket feet This is a fascinating antique apprentice mule chest, graced with delightful figuring and of wonderful proportion for organising a desktop. A treat of apprentice craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office. Dimensions: Max Width: 51.5cm (20.25'') Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'') Max Height: 24cm (9.5'') Upper Compartment Width: 44.5cm (17.5'') Upper Compartment Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'') Upper Compartment Height: 7cm (2.75'') Drawer Width: 43cm (17'') Drawer Depth: 20.5cm (8'') Drawer Height: 7.5cm (3'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.96591stDibs: LU2645337138092
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