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Cann

Date1728-1729

Marked by Thomas Tearle (working ca. 1719 - 1742)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (sterling)

DimensionsOH: (to top of handle) 4 3/8"; OW: (inc. handle) 5 1/16"; OD: (diam) 3 7/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1969-259

DescriptionSilver cann or mug: Stepped circular foot supports straight-sided body with curved, tucked base and slight flair at rim with incised line below. C-scroll handle with curled grip and scrolled terminal is affixed to body with elongated drop at upper juncture and oval disc at lower juncture. Unidentified coat of arms engraved on body opposite handle
Label TextCanns or mugs were among the most popular forms of silver hollowware made and owned in both England and her American colonies. Found singly and in pairs, they frequently feature a coat of arms or a cypher monogram engraved on the body opposite the handle. This example, of pint capacity, has a history of ownershipt in the Potts family of Virginia.
InscribedUnidentifed arms engraved in cartouche on body opposite handle
MarkingsMarked in relief on base: 1) lion passant; 2) date letter "N" for 1728-29; leopard's head crowned; and 4) sponsor's mark "TT" with crowned rose above in a shaped shield [Grimewade 1990 # 2938] for Thomas Tearle
ProvenanceTradition of ownership in the Potts Family of Virginia
Vendor: Mrs. Adam Potts