A George II walnut tea chest

A George II walnut tea chest, of rectangular form with moulded edges and crossbanding, chequer stringing and alternate moulding to the base and top, the hinged cover with a sloping edge and a cast gilt brass rocaille handle, revealing three compartments and a lift-out spoon compartment, with a cover having a brass knob handle, the front with a leaf, berry and shell escutcheon, the base moulding with bracket feet, 7in (17.8cm) h, 10in (25.4cm) w.