A George II mahogany and brass mounted tea caddy

A George II mahogany and brass mounted tea caddy, in the manner of Landall & Gordon, each surface with four mitred veneers and ebony banding with moulded brass edges, the hinged cover with a swing handle and floret engraved plates, the interior with three vacant compartments, the front and sides with a chased leaf and central shell apron on hairy fetlock paw feet, 7.25in (18.5cm) h, 11in (28cm) w, 6.5in (16.5cm) d. Back right foot replaced, one piece of ebony banding to cover replaced, minor restoration. Thomas Landall (1724-c.1756) cabinet maker and upholder is recorded at Little Argyle Street, Westminster, London around 1740-45 when he formed a partnership with John Gordon. A trade card from 1747 features an inlaid tea chest of bombe form. Other tea chests are recorded see Christopher Gilbert & Tessa Murdoch, John Channon and brass inlaid furniture 1730-1760, 1993, figs. 162 & 163. A tea chest with almost identical mounts was sold at Sotheby's New York, 18th October 2006 'Important English Furniture, Ceramics and Silver from the Collection of Mr & Mrs Martin Gersh' Lot 28, for 42,000 (premium inclusive.)