Brandy warmer 1720

This silver "Brandy warmer" was crafted in 1720 by Paul de Lamerie, a renowned silversmith who worked in London. The piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a quintessential example of the elegant and refined silverwork typical of the period. It features a bulbous, round body with a spout and a long wooden handle, reflecting the taste for functional yet refined tableware in the early 18th century. The smooth, polished surface and understated design highlight Lamerie's mastery of silversmithing.