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<p>[QUOTE="pewter2, post: 9440532, member: 6719"]<u>hello Frank......not too aware of Ameri8can periods but this style of Mule chest appeared mostly toward the end of the 17th century in England, . The staple hinge is period to style . The Welsh refer to them as 'a coffer bach '. the candle tray is present and it is suggested that the tallow candles repelled rodents... as an aside, smooth interior suggests linen or fine goods , rough finish, general storage , who knows!!! and whether they were made for transport by mule or an adopted term still a nice chest ....good waxing will highlight the timbers .. Well saved !!!.........just noted screws retaining lock ???? would be a later addition. rose head nails are early but this lock may have been replaced.50/50 yes or no. need to touch and feel.</u></p><p><u>and do not sand it down.....just a good wax..</u>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="pewter2, post: 9440532, member: 6719"][U]hello Frank......not too aware of Ameri8can periods but this style of Mule chest appeared mostly toward the end of the 17th century in England, . The staple hinge is period to style . The Welsh refer to them as 'a coffer bach '. the candle tray is present and it is suggested that the tallow candles repelled rodents... as an aside, smooth interior suggests linen or fine goods , rough finish, general storage , who knows!!! and whether they were made for transport by mule or an adopted term still a nice chest ....good waxing will highlight the timbers .. Well saved !!!.........just noted screws retaining lock ???? would be a later addition. rose head nails are early but this lock may have been replaced.50/50 yes or no. need to touch and feel. and do not sand it down.....just a good wax..[/U][/QUOTE]
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