Miniature mug 1715 - 1735

This miniature silver mug, crafted by David Clayton between 1715 and 1735, exemplifies the elegant simplicity of early 18th-century English silverwork. The diminutive size, measuring just 1 3/8 × 1 1/8 inches, suggests a personal, perhaps even sentimental, use. Its cylindrical form with a flared base and a delicate, scrolled handle speaks to the refined tastes of the period. The mug, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and domestic life of this era.