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Silver Cann by Ephraim Brasher....
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Ephraim Brasher Silver Cann
Silver Cann by Ephraim Brasher. Weight: 8.38 troy ounces. Height: 4 inches. Contoured, bulbous mug ("cann") with ornate handle. Minor marks and hairlines are evident, but the condition is quite excellent overall. BRASHER / N.YORK hallmark is stamped on the bottom, along with the engraved initials "EH to MH."Donald Partrick recruited John J. Ford, Jr. in uncovering historical data on this piece after purchasing it in October 1982. Included here are two notes from Ford to Partrick regarding the cann. The later one, dated October 18, includes a type-written note from an individual whose signature is cut off, stating:
"This piece from the Estate of Haviland Hull Platt has descended directly in the Hull family of New York City. The family tradition states that the Cann was actually owned in the family of Isaac Hull, the War of 1812 American naval hero. I am sure that a bit of genealogical research could connect the 'E.H.' initials on the bottom of the Cann to a member of the family, possibly a daughter. I hope this will be of some assistance to you.
Cordially,"
Following that letter, Ford's own handwriting adds:
"D.G.P. -
This is the history of your E. Brasher small mug or 'cann.' Isaac Hull was a major U.S. hero of the War of 1812.
J.J. Ford, Jr."
Commodore Isaac Hull is most famous for commanding the USS Constitution during its broadside battle with the HMS Guerrière on August 19, 1812, about 400 miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was during that battle that Constitution earned her nickname "Old Ironsides," after the cannonballs of Guerrière failed to penetrate Constitution's hull planks, even with a direct hit.
If this Brasher cann was indeed owned by Isaac Hull's family, its historical importance is magnified tenfold.
Ex: F. Werner (10/10/1982); Donald G. Partrick.
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Auction Info
2021 April 22 - 25 Central States US Coins Signature Auction #1329 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2021
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