1800’s Antique Georgian Oak Apprentice Mule Chest

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”)