Lot Essay
A nearly identical cann made by Revere recorded in the Daybooks in 1766 is in the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (illustrated in Kathryn C. Buhler, American Silver, 1972, fig. 355, p.407).
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A SILVER CANN
MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL REVERE, BOSTON, 1765-1795
Baluster, on molded rim foot, with foliate scroll handle, marked, Buhler mark b--5 1/8in. high
(10 oz. 10 dwt.)
MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL REVERE, BOSTON, 1765-1795
Baluster, on molded rim foot, with foliate scroll handle, marked, Buhler mark b--5 1/8in. high
(10 oz. 10 dwt.)