Object Details
Maker
William Breed (American, 1719-ca. 1761)
Date
1740-1760
Geography
United States: Massachusetts: Boston
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 in x 3 7/16 in; 12.7 cm x 8.73125 cm
Provenance
Undocumented
Inscriptions
Marked below the grip on one: "BKE". On the other, a reverse cypher monogram: "AED", on the front. Marks: "WBreed" (capitals fused) in a rectangle on bottom of each cann.
Credit Line
On loan from Mr. Ebenezer Breed, Jr.
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-L1972.0076.1-.2