An American Silver Cann

c. 1760

An American silver cann (Boston, c. 1760) made by Benjamin Burt (American, 1729-1805). The cann is pear shaped with a slightly flared opening rim, scrolled handle, and low footrim. The front of the body is engraved with a monogram of "EPA" in script. The handle has a scroll motif thumbpiece. The underside is engraved with the block letters "F" over "I H."

American

silver

5" x 3" x 5 3/4"

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr.

PSNC.1771