1800's Antique Georgian Oak Apprentice Mule Chest

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This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the late Georgian period, circa … Read more 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'') See less