Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740 Sold The body of the inkwell

The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet

having a lid with a Kylin or Foo Dog

New York (1976)

The stand/base is equally lavishly carved

Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740 Sold The body of the inkwellA good & large antique English early Georgian oak Mule Chest coffer, circa 1740. A very good sized antique mule chest from the Lancashire area, located in the Northwest of England & from the middle part of the reign of King George II. The hinged lid with hand forged iron strap hinges enclosing a generous storage area for clothing or bedding, to the left is a lidded candle till with a hand forged lock and two small drawers below. The front of the chest