• Pearl City Antiques presents this Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, crafted from dark wood and adorned with ornate carvings of human figures and decorative patterns on its doors. Featuring two lower drawers with brass handles, secret compartments concealed within the structure, and short legs, this exquisite antique is a tribute to classic craftsmanship.
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  • Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, by Pearl City Antiques. This dark wooden piece features intricate carved designs with figures and ornate patterns, two lower drawers adorned with brass handles, and may include concealed secret drawers. It is displayed on a wooden floor next to a patterned rug and a white wall.
  • An Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, from Pearl City Antiques, featuring dark wood, ornate carvings, and brass handles, stands on a wooden floor beside a patterned rug in a minimally decorated room with white walls.
  • The Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, offered by Pearl City Antiques, features dark wood construction with intricately carved patterns on the doors and top. Possibly of Irish or Scottish origin, this elegant piece is adorned with two brass handles at the bottom and stands on a wooden floor beside a fringed rug. Adding to its allure, this chest may also include secret drawers—a nod to its fascinating antique craftsmanship.
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  • An open, empty “Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest” by Pearl City Antiques, possibly Irish or Scottish in origin, with a carved exterior sits on a hardwood floor near a white wall and electrical outlet. Its design is reminiscent of antique mule chests featuring secret drawers in the Charles II style.
  • Interior of the Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest, possibly Irish or Scottish, by Pearl City Antiques. The image reveals compartments, dividers, and potential secret drawers nestled within. Visible wood grain, intricate joints, and aged surfaces are captured from an overhead angle, showcasing the chest’s internal structure and exquisite craftsmanship.
  • A close-up of a fringed, patterned rug on a wooden floor with part of the Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest—maybe Irish or Scottish—from Pearl City Antiques visible on the left, its rich wood and craftsmanship adding character to the cozy scene.
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  • Expertly crafted by Pearl City Antiques, this Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest—possibly Irish or Scottish in origin—features a finely carved wooden panel depicting a figure in historical dress holding a palm leaf, set within an ornate arched frame adorned with decorative edge patterns. Reminiscent of traditional Charles II designs found on antique mule chests with secret drawers, this piece embodies timeless elegance and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest by Pearl City Antiques, possibly Irish or Scottish, featuring dark wood panels with intricate carvings—including a central profile of a figure in a hat—adorned with ornate decorative patterns and geometric shapes, evocative of an authentic mule chest with secret drawers.
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  • An open, empty wooden drawer in a dark, ornate cabinet—crafted in the Charles II style and possibly Irish or Scottish—rests on a wooden floor with part of a fringed rug beside it, hinting at hidden drawers within this Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest from Pearl City Antiques.
  • An open wooden drawer with a metal handle is set in a dark, ornately carved cabinet reminiscent of the Charles II style. The piece, the Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest Maybe Irish or Scottish by Pearl City Antiques, possibly features secret drawers hidden within its intricate design. It stands on a wooden floor beside a patterned rug.
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Pearl City Antiques

Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest Maybe Irish or Scottish

Antique 18th Century Charles II Style Mule Chest Maybe Irish or Scottish

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Date
18th Century
Origin
Possibly Ireland or Scotland
Dimensions
36h x 53w x 23d inches
Condition
In nice antique condition with wear consistent with age and centuries of use. The interior retains its till and secret drawers, while the exterior shows expected surface wear that contributes to its authentic patina. The drawer pulls are later replacements and not original to the piece.
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This impressive antique mule chest is executed in the Charles II style, with bold architectural carving and deeply worked panels that give it a strong, sculptural presence. The front is richly decorated with foliate motifs, scrolling details, and figural panels that reflect late 17th-century design traditions carried into the 18th century. The dark, time-softened surface enhances the depth of the carving and gives the piece the gravitas one looks for in early storage furniture.

Opening the lid reveals a fitted interior with a till containing three concealed secret drawers, a wonderful and increasingly rare feature that speaks to both the craftsmanship and the practical ingenuity of the period. Traditionally used as combined storage and seating, mule chests like this were prized household forms. The carving style and overall construction suggest a possible Irish or Scottish origin, where regional interpretations of the Charles II aesthetic often favored robust build and expressive decoration.

In nice antique condition with wear consistent with age and centuries of use. The interior retains its till and secret drawers, while the exterior shows expected surface wear that contributes to its authentic patina. The drawer pulls are later replacements and not original to the piece. A rare and compelling example of early British Isles furniture for collectors drawn to boldly carved, historically rich antiques. 36h x 53w x 23d

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