Lot Essay
A related Irish mule chest with similar drawer arrangment and carved acanthus heading its legs was offered anonymously, Sotheby's, London, 22 March 2002, lot 68.
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THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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AN IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY MULE CHEST
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular hinged top with carved foliate edge enclosing a blank compartment, above two short and one long drawer, with a shaped apron centred by a shell cartouche, on cabriole legs with paw feet, the brass carrying handles on the sides original, some of the drawer handles associated, two drawers with a label inscribed in ink '4619HTX', some mouldings replaced
41¼ in. (105 cm.) high; 50½ in. (128 cm.) wide; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) deep
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular hinged top with carved foliate edge enclosing a blank compartment, above two short and one long drawer, with a shaped apron centred by a shell cartouche, on cabriole legs with paw feet, the brass carrying handles on the sides original, some of the drawer handles associated, two drawers with a label inscribed in ink '4619HTX', some mouldings replaced
41¼ in. (105 cm.) high; 50½ in. (128 cm.) wide; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) deep
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