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Cann, one of a pair
Paul Revere, Jr. (American, 1734–1818)
About 1760–70
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Winston Guest
Accession Number51.2815
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 353
DescriptionCann with thickened everted rim with incised line, bulbous body, center point on bottom. Cast molded played foot with rather thick solder. Double scroll handle, vent in scroll under leaf grip, convex disc with angled edge for joining, forked and scroll tip.
Marks
Marked at left of upper handle joining "[pellet] REVERE" in a rectangle; Buhler mark b.
InscriptionsEngraved script monogram "HMB" in scroll and foliate cartouche. Scratch weight of "16 - 19"
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; given to the Museum in 1951. According to tradition, said to be for a member of the Bowers family.