French Sterling Silver Loving Cup with Ram Handles - 3.455 ozt. Marked on base.

Size: 5 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.

Weight: 3.455 ozt. 

Loving cups are ceremonial drinking vessels, typically made of silver, pewter, or other metals, featuring two or more handles to allow multiple participants to drink in a shared toast. Originating in medieval Europe, they were used to symbolize friendship, unity, and goodwill at weddings, banquets, and civic celebrations, with the act of passing the cup reinforcing social bonds and communal trust. Often engraved with inscriptions, coats of arms, or decorative motifs, loving cups combine functionality with artistry, and many antique examples are prized for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and connection to ritualized forms of hospitality. Today, they remain popular as trophies, commemorative awards, or heirlooms that celebrate both tradition and togetherness.

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