Cann

Creator George Ridout (active approximately 1743-1751)

Accession number 49.119.1

Unique identifier MNY44378

Description One of a pair of canns with baluster-shape body, everted lip on stepped circular foot, and double-scroll handle with acanthus-leaf furl and pointed tip. Inscription: Block initials engraved on the underside of the base: "P" over "P*M"; Engraved on body: [Philipse crest, out of a coronet argent, a demi-lion, rampant]" Mark: Struck twice on base: "GR" in rounded rectangle

Dated 1745-1750

Object Type cann

Inscription / technical details "P/P*M"

Physical dimensions H: 4 3/8 in. DIAM: 3 1/8 in.

Medium silver (metal)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi