AN AMERICAN SILVER CANN,Made Boston, c. 1748-49, by Samuel Burt (1724-54). Molded lip and base; raised waist band; engraved on side "Jan. 1748/9"; scroll handle; pouring spout appears to be early addition; bears maker's punch in two places.
Provenance: descended in the Sohier family of Boston to present owner; Sohier geneology with probable line of descent, available to purchaser. - H: 6"; Wt: 16 oz. Estimate $3,000-4,000
