Lot Essay
A similar large cann by Revere, formerly in the Joynt Collection, sold in these Rooms, January 19, 1990, lot 275.
Property from
THE COLLECTION OF
MR. AND MRS. EDDY G. NICHOLSON
A LARGE SILVER CANN
Details
A LARGE SILVER CANN
MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL REVERE, BOSTON, CIRCA 1770
Baluster-form, on a molded circular foot, with a bead-molded rim and a double-scroll handle with an acanthus grip, engraved with demi-lion rampant crest, marked REVERE near rim--5 3/4in. high
(16 oz.)
MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL REVERE, BOSTON, CIRCA 1770
Baluster-form, on a molded circular foot, with a bead-molded rim and a double-scroll handle with an acanthus grip, engraved with demi-lion rampant crest, marked REVERE near rim--5 3/4in. high
(16 oz.)
Provenance
According to tradition, the crest is that of Phillips, as borne by Samuel and John Phillips, founders of the Academies at Exeter and Andover, Massachusetts
Firestone & Parson
Firestone & Parson