Cann 1750

Curator: Here we have a "Cann," crafted in silver by Jacob Hurd, a Boston silversmith, sometime between 1702 and 1758. Editor: There's something so substantial about it. It just feels...grounded, and like it's seen things, you know? Curator: Absolutely. Hurd was known for his sturdy, practical designs. The engraving, likely a family crest, adds a layer of personal history. Editor: Crests always whisper stories of identity and belonging. The silver itself is fascinating; it’s a surface that records every touch, every spilled drop. Curator: A quiet witness, indeed. It speaks volumes about colonial craftsmanship and domestic life in early America. Editor: It's interesting to think this little object may have been passed from hand to hand, full of stories, full of drink, reflecting light and time. Curator: Yes, and it reminds us that even the most humble objects can be powerful carriers of meaning.