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Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740

$3,200
£2,430.48
€2,795.50
CA$4,471.03
A$4,985.70
CHF 2,601.33
MX$61,176.43
NOK 33,110.74
SEK 31,371.71
DKK 20,863.81
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A good & large antique English early Georgian oak ‘Mule Chest’ coffer, circa 1740. A very good sized antique mule chest from the Lancashire area, located in the Northwest of England & from the middle part of the reign of King George II. The hinged lid with hand-forged iron strap hinges enclosing a generous storage area for clothing or bedding, to the left is a lidded candle till with a hand-forged lock and two small drawers below. The front of the chest has the original brass 'bat-wing' shaped escutcheon lock-plate and below are four arched shaped fielded panels & below are three drawers with corresponding bat-wing handles. The sides of the chest are also decorated with twin fielded panels, the chest is raised on six ogee shaped bracket feet. Excellent color & condition, the interior is clean & aroma free, this very handsome chest has been lovingly waxed in Bloomsbury's workshops, the chest is very sturdy and robust, excellent antique condition and ready to grace your space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 60.5 in (153.67 cm)Depth: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Joinery
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1740
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4876144213912

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