GEORGE I PANELED JOINED OAK CHEST WITH DRAWERS (MULE)
North Country England c1727
Late 17th century joined oak coffer with four-panelled moulded lid, over carved and dated frieze inscribed 1727 and initialled A.P.,
with four panel front carved with stylized flora over two drawers, raised on extended stile supports, with panelled side and boarded
back; wooden pin joinery; good mature color and patination
Coffer chests were the earliest form of chest. They were used for household storage, as clothing, blankets, and household linens.
Often books and weapons were stored in these chests along with the linens. As it was difficult to reach the storage at the bottom, a
few drawers at the bottom began to appear c1630. These coffer chests with lower drawers are often referred to as “mule” chests.
The original use for the drawers was for slippers.
This example has both inscribed initials and date of 1727, adding to the desirability.
Condition: fine old finish, very good condition with nicks and bruises appropriate to age and usage;
replaced pulls; in one family for many generations
29.75" H x 55”W x 21" D
SOLD
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