Pepper box
John Coney
(American, 1655 or 1656–1722)
1710–20
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsOverall (h x dia.): 8.3 x 5.2 cm (3 1/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. D. Edward Beede
Accession number42.88
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSilver hollowware
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ProvenanceProbably Priscilla Appleton (d. 1724), m. Rev. Robert Ward 1722; her brother Rev. Nathaniel Appleton (1693-1784) of Cambridge, m. 1719 Margaret, daughter of Rev. Henry and Mercy (Greenough) Gibbs of Watertown; their daughter Margaret, m. Rev.Joshua Prentiss of Holliston; their great-granddaughter, the donor.
