A rare George II pewter bullet-shaped touchmarked teapot, circa 1730

A rare George II pewter bullet-shaped touchmarked teapot, circa 1730
Of typical diminutive size, with narrow faceted tapering spout, hinged domed-lid with finial, spreading footrim and fruitwood scroll handle with integral thumbrest, crowned 'X' and unidentified initialled maker's touchmark of 'T.B' to base, 17.5cm wide x 9cm deep x 12cm high, (6 1/2in wide x 3 1/2in deep x 4 1/2in high)