Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cann
Object name
Cann
Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 x 4 3/8 in. ( 11.4 x 7.6 x 11.1 cm )
Silver Weight: 9 oz (troy) 8 dwt (293 g)
Description
Wrought silver cann; baluster-shaped body on a circular molded foot; plain, molded band applied around the rim; cast, s-scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece, rat-tail lower terminus; engraved on the front center with the Bancker family crest, two expanded wings; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Sr.; The Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr. Collection
Object Number
1950.342a
Marks
engraved: center front: Bancker family crest, two expanded wings
stamped: on base: "B R" in an ellipse
Gallery Label
Engraved with the Bancker family crest.
Provenance
Purchased from the dealer Robert Ensko of New York by Waldron Phoenix Belknap in 1948.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





