1740 New York Coin Silver by Peter van Dyck Colonial American

A 1740 silver cann by Peter van Dyck, a highly important colonial silversmith operating in New York City and Albany. This single-walled cup holds a pint (8 cups). With its slightly flared elegant rim, stepped foot, but overall puritan lines, it's easy to see why Peter van Dyck has been deemed as, "The greatest of New York silversmiths" [Ref: The Metropolitan Museum of Art American Silver of the XVII & XVIII Centuries: A Study Based on the Clearwater Collection, Avery, 1920.] 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 PVD twice, once on either side of the handle. Condition is very good. Some slight file marks where tested. A very small crack at the rim near the handle join (subtle). Cup is slightly out of true. Otherwise, ready for service. Authenticity warranted and has been established through a third party professional appraiser.

Monogrammed: M*W

An exceedingly similar cup is in the Met's Clearwater Collection under accession number 33.120.285 (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/5332?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=Peter+Van+Dyck&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=4)

Dimensions: 4 1/8" tall foot to rim
Weight: 272 grams