Silver Cann
Title
Silver Cann
Description
New York silversmith Benjamin Wynkoop produced
this cann which belonged to Jonathan and Jerusha
Sturges of Fairfield. It bears Wynkoop’s mark, the
letters “W K B” within a heart shape, as well as the
initials of the owners on the handle. Silversmithing,
along with many other trades, is a craft passed
down through apprenticeships and family lines.
Professional networks and kinship ties were helpful
to a craftsperson’s business success. Benjamin’s son,
Benjamin Jr., most likely learned the trade from
his father, and he eventually settled as a silversmith
in Fairfield.
this cann which belonged to Jonathan and Jerusha
Sturges of Fairfield. It bears Wynkoop’s mark, the
letters “W K B” within a heart shape, as well as the
initials of the owners on the handle. Silversmithing,
along with many other trades, is a craft passed
down through apprenticeships and family lines.
Professional networks and kinship ties were helpful
to a craftsperson’s business success. Benjamin’s son,
Benjamin Jr., most likely learned the trade from
his father, and he eventually settled as a silversmith
in Fairfield.
Creator
Benjamin Wynkoop
Date
ca. 1704-1728
Contributor
Samuel Sturges Brewster
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Identifier
1973.123
Files
Citation
Benjamin Wynkoop, “Silver Cann,” Fairfield Photos, accessed April 29, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/1107.
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