Bidspirit auction | American Tiger Maple Mule Chest

American Tiger Maple Mule Chest with Wrought Iron Strap Hinges - FOR PICK UP OR TRANSPORT ONLY, ITEM WILL NOT SHIP! An Early American mule chest constructed with highly figured tiger maple across the primary surfaces. The form features a deep lift-top storage well over a bank of three drawers, consisting of two short drawers side-by-side above a single full-width long drawer. The case is built with hand-cut dovetail joinery visible on the drawer fronts, while the main case sides are secured with exposed pin construction. The interior well is fitted with two long wrought iron strap hinges featuring bird's head terminals and secured with flat-head screws. Secondary wood visible on the back panels and drawer interiors appears to be white pine. The chest sits on a molded base with bracket feet. Hardware includes brass batwing-style escutcheons, swan-neck bail pulls, and a central brass keyhole surround on the lid. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the exterior, interior, or back of the piece. Width: 40 1/2 inches Height: 38 1/4 inches Depth: 18 1/2 inches.