sign in

Lot 965
A 17th Century oak mule chest with hinged lid, the foliate carved frieze inscribed AH 1700, the base fitted 2 drawers raised on stile supports. The drawers featuring an internal sliding bar locking mechanism (bars not present) 82cm h x 145cm w x 54cm d

The replacement? top panel is warped and 2 of the panels to the are split, it has replacement hinges and brass drop handles to the front, signs of old but treated worm in places including the feet and the top right side panel which is also missing a small section, the frame and lid and loose, the candle box is damaged, the tongue to the lock is missing. The escutcheon has been covered with a nailed wooden plate. The stile supports have been extended

From Chests in the Antique & Fine Quality Furniture and Furnishings section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 15th of June 2023