1740 New York Cann by Adrian Bancker Colonial American Coin Silver

A 1740 silver cann by Adrian Bancker, a highly important colonial silversmith operating in New York City. He was apprenticed to Henricus Boelen circa 1718 and made a freeman in 1731. This single-walled baluster form cup holds a pint (8 cups). With its slightly flared elegant rim, molded circular foot, this cann is a very good example of American silversmithing during what is known as the Second American period. The handle is a classic New York form with its daring twists and finger rests. Two ball drop adornments where the handle meets the cup. Marked AB twice in an oval cartouche (one double-struck) at the bottom. The mark is a perfect match to shoe buckles at Winterthur (accession numbers 1977.0169.002; 2008.0046.003). Condition is very good. An old (subtle) repair at the rim near the handle join. Ready for service. Authenticity warranted and has been established through a third party professional appraiser. Bancker's work is collected in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Winterthur, the Museum of the City of New York, the Clark Art Institute, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.


Monogrammed: W / TC

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Dimensions: 4 1/8+" tall foot to rim
Weight: 323 grams