PETER TUTTLE MASON CO., KENTUCKY CHERRY SERPENTINE FRONT
CHEST
Original Peter Tuttle, Mason County, Kentucky cherry
serpentine front chest on frame with cabriole legs.
Dovetailed case with five graduated cherry drawers and
secondary woods of poplar and pine. The apron is scalloped
with a large central lobe and the side aprons are shaped as
deep double-cyma curves. The chest is in "as found"
condition with original finish. Veneer chips, missing
cock-bead, replaced pulls, and larger hole at key escutcheon
in bottom drawer. A museum quality piece of Kentucky
furniture. 44 1/4" w. x 23 1/4" d. x 47 1/2" h. Peter Tuttle
was born in Prince William County, Virginia in 1782 and
arrived in Mason County, Kentucky, some time before 1810
when he married Elizabeth Calvert. He was working in Fleming
County in 1828 and later worked in Nicholas County. He died
in Missouri in 1859. Ref: "Antiques in Kentucky" reprinted
from "THE MAGAZINE ANTIQUES" March & April 1974, 551 Fifth
Ave., New York, NY 10017. EST. $15,000. - $25,000.
