Pint cann (one of a set of six)

1773-1805

Maker

James Wright (working 1773-1805)

Measurements

5-3/8 in x 5-1/2 in x 4 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3658.5

Inscription

The maker's touchmark, “WRIGHT” above a crown-and-thistle within a recessed oval, is stamped into the outside center of the bottom.

Condition Notes

All six canns are in good condition.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This pint-size mug, more properly called a cann because of its baluster shape, follows the form of more costly counterparts made of silver.  The molded double C scroll handle is especially noteworthy in the acanthus-leaf thumb-piece and ovoid terminal at the bottom.  The foot is molded.  Although pewter mugs were commonly made in sets, those of any size seldom survive intact.