Rare and Important Silver Cann. Late 18th century. Raised bulbous bellied cann or mug with scored, flared rim and rounded bottom on a cast, flared and molded circular foot; hollow, double C-scroll handle has a waterleaf on upper terminal and a split scroll lower terminal, both with short oval struts and attachments. Front of body is engraved with a large crest of a collared owl on a heraldic wreath above “TMF” in conjoined scrolling script. Centerpunch on bottom underside. Engraved on side: This mug was the property of Theodosius and Maria Fowler: the great great grandparents of Sylvia Alexander Lathrop. 5 1/8″ high x 4 7/8″ wide x 3 1/4″ diameter. Good condition with some minor dents. Along with an 1859 published memoir of Theodosius Fowler. There is an identical silver cann in the collection of the Smithsonian, (object # DL.308963.01). Theodosius Fowler (1753-1841) was a Brevet Major in the American Revolution and served in the 2nd New York Regiment of the Continental Army among others. He saw combat at the battles of Long Island, Saratoga, Monmouth, Newtown, and Yorktown. He also survived the winter at Valley Forge. He married Maria Steele Fowler (1760-1842) at Trinity Church on lower Broadway in Manhattan in 1784. After the war Fowler prospered as a wealthy merchant and land speculator. He was a known business associate of Alexander Hamilton. The town of Fowler, New York is named after him. In 1793 he became the first treasurer of the New York chapter of the Society of Cincinnati. Please note: this must be paid for by wire transfer, known check, or cash. Items will be shipped or sent to shipper once payment clears.
Theodosius Fowler Rare Silver Cann, Late 18th Century.
