A mid 18th century Swiss silver tea pot

A mid 18th century Swiss silver tea pot,

by Francois Barbier, Geneva, circa 1740-50, assay master Jean-Jacques Girod,

bullet form, scroll handle, engraved foliate scroll decoration, the hinged cover with a ball finial, engraved with initials, on a circular foot, length handle to spout 18.5cm, approx. weight 12.5oz.