Two-handled cup with cover

Two-handled cup with cover by Simon Pantin I

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

Coat of Arms

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 ...

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