Jug
1727
Medium
Silver, ivory
Dimensions
Overall (confirmed): 4 1/2 x 4 11/16 x 2 3/8 in., 9.048oz. (11.5 x 11.9 x 6 cm, 256.5g)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
British, London
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
Accession Number
68.141.271
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant silver jug, crafted by the renowned London silversmith Simon Pant I in 1727, exemplifies the refined artistry of early Georgian Britain. Measuring a compact 4½ x 4⅝ x 2⅜ inches and weighing just over 9 ounces, it was designed for intimate table service, perhaps for wine or chocolate. The combination of gleaming silver and ivory accents—likely in the handle or finial—highlights the period's mastery of mixed materials, blending durability with luxurious tactility. Adorned with a prominent coat of arms, the jug served as both functional ware and a symbol of social status, commission...