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Southern Hepplewhite cherry sugar chest, poplar secondary, likely Middle Tennessee or Kentucky. Rectangular form, molded top with breadboard ends having applied moldings to edges, above a case with very fine exposed dovetails, three interior compartments, medial molding over one dovetailed drawer with wooden pulls, and square tapering legs terminating into spike feet. 35 1/2" H x 26 5/8" W x 19" D. Circa 1810.
PROVENANCE: The estate of Kaye Bransford Ruty, Nashville and by descent in her family. Possible previous owners include Joseph MIller (b. 1785, Richmond, KY- d. 1858, Gallatin TN, m. Susan Estill Kennedy) or Robert Creighton/Crayton Bransford (b. Moulton, Alabama, 1827- d. Nashville, 1886, m. Sallie Harper and Cherrie Ireland). A "safe" is mentioned in Robert Bransford's will along with a biscuit table also in this auction. Other family members lived in Marshall County, TN and Christian County, KY.
CONDITION: Older refinished surface. Lower dovetailed drawer appears to have older replaced drawer sides and bottom. A more contemporary stained bottom board for the upper sugar well covers the original bottom which can be viewed from the underside. Hinged top with some staining and wood shrinkage. The upper well compartment is fitted with three contemporary stacking wood storage bins.
