Lot 988
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 SOLD £40

The replacement? top panel is warped, 2 panels are split, replacement hinges and brass drop handles to the front, signs of old but treated worm in places including feet and top right side panel which is also missing a small section, frame and lid are loose, 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 10th of August 2023

Lot 988 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 SOLD £40

From Chests in the Antique & Fine Quality Furniture and Furnishings section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 10th of August 2023

Lot 988
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 SOLD £40