Feeding cup 1707 - 1708

silver, metalwork-silver, sculpture

3d sculpting

silver

wedding photograph

3d printed part

jewelry design

sculptural image

black and white theme

metalwork-silver

3d shape

wash background

framed image

sculpture

black and white

decorative-art

This silver feeding cup, crafted by Thomas Holland I between 1707 and 1708, exemplifies the delicate artistry of early 18th-century English silversmithing. Its diminutive size, standing at just 2 5/8 inches, suggests a personal use for this piece, likely for feeding infants or young children. The cup's simple, yet elegant form, featuring two scrolled handles and a prominent spout, speaks to the practical yet refined aesthetic of the time. The cup is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.