Two-handled Cup 1787 - 1793

This two-handled silver cup, created by American silversmith Joseph Loring between 1787 and 1793, is an elegant example of Neoclassical style. The cup, originally owned by Boston's Brattle Street Church, features a simple, refined design with a domed lid and a round foot, emphasizing balance and harmony. It is an impressive example of early American silversmithing. This cup, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Loring's mastery of craftsmanship and the prevailing aesthetic preferences of the late 18th century.