GEORGE II PADOUK AND BRASS TEA CADDY, IN THE MANNER OF LANDALL & GORDON
MID 18TH CENTURY
Auction: Day One, Other Properties | Wed 3rd Sept at 10am | Lots 171 to 402
Description
the banded hinged cover with a rococo cast handle, opening to an interior fitted with three brass canisters, the exterior outlined with moulded brass, raised on bracket feet
Dimensions
22.5cm wide, 14cm high, 15cm deep
Footnote
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.