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Cann, one of a pair

(American, 1734–1818)
About 1760–70
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Winston Guest
Accession number51.2816
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Collections
InscriptionsEngraved script monogram "HMB" in scroll and foliate cartouche on front; scratch weight of "16 - 5" on bottom.
ProvenanceAccording to tradition, said to have been made for a member of the Bowers family, but early history is unconfirmed; given to the Museum in 1951.
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