Cann
ca. 1825
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (14.6 x 14.3 cm); 11 oz. 11 dwt. (358.5 g) Lip: Diam. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Base: Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification
Cann
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Accession Number
33.120.262
Art Historical Context
Crafted around 1825 by New York silversmith George, *Cann* is a finely silver vessel exemplifying the elegance of early American decorative arts. Standing just 5¾ inches tall with a weight of nearly 12 ounces, its compact cylindrical form—featuring a lip diameter of 3⅜ inches and a matching base—suggests it served as aware item, perhaps a sugar bowl, canister, or small tankard for household use. The precision of its proportions reflects the high standards of Federal-era silversmithing, where artisans like Baker blended British influences with emerging American craftsmanship. In the context of...