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Cann
Paul Revere, Jr. (American, 1734–1818)
about 1766
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry Davis Sleeper in memory of his mother, Maria Westcote Sleeper
Accession Number25.601
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 355
DescriptionCann with bulbous body, incised line under everted rim, cast molded and splayed foot. Center point on bottom. Cast double scroll handle, acanthus grip, has extensions for both joinings, disc at lower joinings, and scroll tip.
Marks
Marked "[pellet]REVERE" to left of handle. Buhler mark b.
InscriptionsEngraved "I/ZE" on handle, the "I" on the seam; added in fancy script letters "EP" in slight wreath on front; weight "12-15" scratched on bottom.
ProvenanceMade for Zachariah(1701-1784) and Elizabeth (Waldron) Johonnot; said by the donor to have belonged to Judge William Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.