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Georgian Style Burr Oak Mule Chest Blanket Box
Here is a superb quality English burr oak mule chest, constructed in the Georgian style from exceptionally fine quality solid burr oak timbers, with a stunning grain configuration, with small proportions, circa 1980, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Small Mule Chest
• Provenance England, UK
• Style: Georgian
• Circa: 1980
• Wood: Solid Burr Oak
• Single plank rustic top
• Two front panels
• Two lower scribe moulded drawers
• Joined construction
• Original steel butterfly hinges
• Faux lock with foliate escutcheon
• Decorative brass escutcheon to front
• Brass swan neck handles & shaped escutcheons
• Fine quality burr oak timbers
• Stunning grain configuration
• Well-constructed to reflect primitive / rustic design
• Useful small storage chest
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14-day returns policy
Description:
Here is a superb quality English burr oak mule chest, constructed in the Georgian style from exceptionally fine quality solid burr oak timbers, with a stunning grain configuration, with small proportions, circa 1980, in excellent original condition. The chest has been designed to reflect the primitive / rustic design of provincial 18th century piece of antique furniture, with the undulating top, construction method and depth and finish to the timber. This chest boasts an undulating single-plank hinged top, with two square inset panels to the front and two drawers below. The drawers are decorated with scribe moulded fronts, which incorporate brass swan neck handles and shaped escutcheons. Below the lid is a faux lock, with a decorative brass foliate escutcheon. The hinged top features the original steel butterfly hinges. The interior is clean, dry and the small trunk is useful for storing small items such as magazines in the living room, or small items in the bedroom. Inset oak side panels adorn the sides of the chest the back retains the original rough-hewn oak backboards. The drawer linings, drawer bottoms and floor boards are constructed of solid oak. The floor boards inside the chest have been lined with newspaper at some point in its life. The chest is raised on good quality and sturdy bracket feet.
18th century and larger mule chests would have originally been used for storing bedding and clothes. In the eighteenth century, built-in wardrobes did not exist! A mule chest was often the only item of antique furniture that a family owned. It is believed that such chests were called “mule chests” because slippers, called mules in the 17th and 18th century, were kept in the drawers of the chest. Blankets and bedding were stored in the larger compartment above.
This blanket box with drawers boasts a warm golden oak colour. 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 item 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.
Condition Report:
Here is a superb quality English burr oak mule chest, constructed in the Georgian style from exceptionally fine quality solid burr oak timbers, with a stunning grain configuration, with small proportions, circa 1980, in excellent original condition. The chest has been designed to reflect the primitive / rustic design of provincial 18th century piece of furniture, with the undulating top (see photos), construction method and depth and finish to the timber. There are nominal old marks to the top, leading edges, tops, sides and front (see photos) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The interior is clean, dry, and usable evidence of the old newspaper lining remains. The steel but hinges are in good working condition. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons to the two drawers are all original, as well as the decorative faux lock and key escutcheon. The chest stands on its original bracket. The chest is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 51.2cm or 20⅛” or 1ft 8⅛”
Width (Lid) = 65.5cm or 25¾” or 2ft 1¾”
Depth (Lid) = 30.4cm or 12” or 1ft
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
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
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.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
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:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
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 card 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.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda 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.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda 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 Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. 58569
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
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Summary:
• Item: Small Mule Chest
• Provenance England, UK
• Style: Georgian
• Circa: 1980
• Wood: Solid Burr Oak
• Single plank rustic top
• Two front panels
• Two lower scribe moulded drawers
• Joined construction
• Original steel butterfly hinges
• Faux lock with foliate escutcheon
• Decorative brass escutcheon to front
• Brass swan neck handles & shaped escutcheons
• Fine quality burr oak timbers
• Stunning grain configuration
• Well-constructed to reflect primitive / rustic design
• Useful small storage chest
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14-day returns policy
Description:
Here is a superb quality English burr oak mule chest, constructed in the Georgian style from exceptionally fine quality solid burr oak timbers, with a stunning grain configuration, with small proportions, circa 1980, in excellent original condition. The chest has been designed to reflect the primitive / rustic design of provincial 18th century piece of antique furniture, with the undulating top, construction method and depth and finish to the timber. This chest boasts an undulating single-plank hinged top, with two square inset panels to the front and two drawers below. The drawers are decorated with scribe moulded fronts, which incorporate brass swan neck handles and shaped escutcheons. Below the lid is a faux lock, with a decorative brass foliate escutcheon. The hinged top features the original steel butterfly hinges. The interior is clean, dry and the small trunk is useful for storing small items such as magazines in the living room, or small items in the bedroom. Inset oak side panels adorn the sides of the chest the back retains the original rough-hewn oak backboards. The drawer linings, drawer bottoms and floor boards are constructed of solid oak. The floor boards inside the chest have been lined with newspaper at some point in its life. The chest is raised on good quality and sturdy bracket feet.
18th century and larger mule chests would have originally been used for storing bedding and clothes. In the eighteenth century, built-in wardrobes did not exist! A mule chest was often the only item of antique furniture that a family owned. It is believed that such chests were called “mule chests” because slippers, called mules in the 17th and 18th century, were kept in the drawers of the chest. Blankets and bedding were stored in the larger compartment above.
This blanket box with drawers boasts a warm golden oak colour. 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 item 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.
Condition Report:
Here is a superb quality English burr oak mule chest, constructed in the Georgian style from exceptionally fine quality solid burr oak timbers, with a stunning grain configuration, with small proportions, circa 1980, in excellent original condition. The chest has been designed to reflect the primitive / rustic design of provincial 18th century piece of furniture, with the undulating top (see photos), construction method and depth and finish to the timber. There are nominal old marks to the top, leading edges, tops, sides and front (see photos) but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The interior is clean, dry, and usable evidence of the old newspaper lining remains. The steel but hinges are in good working condition. The brass swan neck handles and escutcheons to the two drawers are all original, as well as the decorative faux lock and key escutcheon. The chest stands on its original bracket. The chest is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 51.2cm or 20⅛” or 1ft 8⅛”
Width (Lid) = 65.5cm or 25¾” or 2ft 1¾”
Depth (Lid) = 30.4cm or 12” or 1ft
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
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
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.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
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:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
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 card 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.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda 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.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda 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 Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. 58569
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
Date Circa 1980
1980s Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Item code as236a2588 / 58569
Status Sold
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Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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