Cann
ca. 1760–85
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/16 x 5 1/8 in. (12.9 x 13 cm); 14 oz. (435 g) Lip: Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) Foot: Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification
Cann
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. J. Amory Haskell, in memory of the families of John L. Riker and Jonathan Amory Haskell, 1940
Accession Number
40.57.5
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, *Cann* is a finely crafted silver drinking vessel by New York silversmith Edmond, dating to around 1760–85. Measuring just over 5 inches in diameter weighing a substantial 14 ounces, this exemplifies the high-quality domestic silver produced in colonial America. Its graceful proportions— with a lip diameter of 3¼ inches and a footed base spanning 3⅝ inches—suggest it was designed for both functionality and display, likely used for serving beverages like ale or punch in affluent households. Milne, active in New York during the Revolu...