An Elizabeth II modernist hand made sterling silver teapot, London 1985 by John Joyce (reg. Nov 1972)

of circular form upon a waisted circular foot with applied wire edge. The upper section with applied shaped cut-card work. The broad short spout opposite a carved rosewood handle to tubular sockets. The body with planished decoration. Fully marked underneath, part-marked to the lid, makers mark JJ in a shaped punch.

Length – 25 cm / 9.8 inches

Weight – 702 grams / 22.57 ozt