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What is the origin of the mule chest?

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What is the origin of the mule chest?
The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mule Chest
Located in London, England
Oak mule chest on bracket feet with original handles. Circa 1800 H 77cm x W 124cm x D 62cm
Category

Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

George III English Oak Mule Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 George III English Oak Mule Chest sku 1937 W114 x D50 x H83 cm Weight 47 kg
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III English Oak Mule Chest
$4,298 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a
Category

Antique 1750s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century oak mule chest
$1,686 Sale Price
39% Off
18th Century carved oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 18th Century carved oak mule chest, having a four panel hinged top opens
Category

Antique 1740s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century carved oak mule chest
$1,392 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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