Two-handled Cup, mid-eighteenth century

Mark:
J. Otis, upper- and lowercase script, in an oval, stamped on the bottom <br/>
Engraved:
B M M <br/>
Exhibited:
Early American Silver from the Collection of Cornelius C. Moore; The Rhode Island Historical Society; Providence, Rhode Island; January 1961; no. 51. The Point Association of Newport; Newport, Rhode Island; July 21, 1962; no. 22. Newton College of the Sacred Heart; Newton, Massachusetts; March 10, 1963; no. 69. Salve Regina College; Newport, Rhode Island; May 17, 1964; no. 69. The New England Silversmith; Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design; Providence, Rhode Island; October 23-November 28, 1965; no. 287. St. Julia's Women's Club; Weston, Massachusetts; May 25, 1966; no. 20. <br/>
Dimensions:
H. 5 1/4 " D. of top 3 1/4" D. of bottom 3" 17.455ozt. <br/> This cup has a bulbous body with moulded base and rim. Two double-scroll handles are ornamented with acanthus-leaf crestings. On the bottom of Otis' cup is the engraving B M M in block letters.