MARK OF WILLIAM HOMES, SR., BOSTON, CIRCA 1750

Details

A SILVER CANN
MARK OF WILLIAM HOMES, SR., BOSTON, CIRCA 1750
Baluster form on molded circular foot, with double scroll handle, initialed ‘T./T.*M. B./W/*’ on handle, marked near handle with Kane mark A
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high; 12 oz. 10 dwt. (389 gr.)

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

William Homes (1716/17-1783) was a nephew of Benjamin Franklin (his mother was Mary Franklin). He was a member of the Old South Church (see lots 86-90).

Another cann by Homes sold in these Rooms 26 January 1895, lot 73.

More from Important American Silver

View All