Artist/Maker Bartholomew Le Roux II (1717-1763)

Cann

ca. 1750

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Silver

Overall: 4 3/8 × 4 1/2 × 3 in., 9 oz (troy) 14.2 dwt (11.1 × 11.4 × 7.6 cm, 302 g)

Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap Sr.; Collection of Waldron Phoenix Belknap Jr.

1950.342b

Engraved with the Bancker family crest.

DescriptionWrought silver cann; baluster-shaped body on a circular molded foot; plain, molded band applied around the rim; cast, s-scroll handle with a plain thumbpiece, rat-tail lower terminus; engraved on the front center with the Bancker family crest, two expanded wings; maker's mark stamped on the base.

MarkingsStamped: on base: "B R" in elliptical surround

InscribedEngraved: center front: Bancker family crest, two expanded wings

ProvenancePurchased from the dealer Robert Ensko of New York by Waldron Phoenix Belknap in 1948.

ClassificationsSILVER