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Cann
Cann

Cann

William Simpkins (American, 1704–1780)
1740–50
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit LineGift of Thomas L. Sprague
Accession number18.323
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Collections
ProvenanceInitials said to be for Sarah Hersey and Thomas Loring, but "HS" would be an unusual arrangement of initials and is doubtful.
Porringer
William Simpkins
about 1740–50
Bowl
William Simpkins
about 1736 or about 1744
William Homes, Sr.
about 1763
Baptismal basin
William Cowell, Sr.
1716
Cup
William Cowell, Sr.
probably 1718
Cann
William Cowell, Sr.
1730–35
Porringer
William Breed
about 1750
William Homes, Sr.
about 1750
Cann
William Swan
About 1755–60
Creampot
William Swan
about 1755
Cup
William Swan
about 1755