Goblet
ca. 1815
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); 7 oz. 14 dwt. (239.2 g) Lip: Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm) Foot: Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Classification
Goblet
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kessler, 1971
Accession Number
1971.153.2
Art Historical Context
This elegant silver goblet, crafted around 1815 by Anthony Rasch, stands as a refined example of early American metalwork. Standing just over six inches tall with a graceful lip and sturdy foot, the vessel reflects the period’s emphasis on balanced proportions and understated sophistication. Silver, prized for its luster and durability, was a material of choice for objects meant to convey status in American homes during the young republic’s formative years. Rasch’s work belongs to a tradition of skilled silversmiths who supplied both everyday and ceremonial tableware to an emerging middle and...