Two-handled cup with cover
1709–10
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall (with cover and handles): 8 7/8 × 9 1/4 in. (22.5 × 23.5 cm)
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, 1958
Accession Number
58.47.3a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
Crafted by the esteemed London silversmith Simonin I between 1709 and 1710, this two-handled silver cup with cover exemplifies the refined elegance of early 18th-century British metalwork. Standing at nearly 9 inches tall and wide, its graceful proportions and functional design—with sturdy handles for passing and a fitted cover—suggest it served as a ceremonial "standing cup" or loving cup, ideal for toasts at banquets or family gatherings. Pantin, active during Queen Anne's reign (1702–1714), was renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship, contributing to London's thriving silver trade fueled ...