Description

An American silver cann by Ephraim Brasher. New York, NY circa 1770. Ephraim Brasher was a well-known New York goldsmith and jeweler. He was friend of and neighbor to George Washington. He is most well known for producing one of America’s most famous coins, the Brasher Doubloon. These rare 1787 gold coins sell for millions of dollars when they come up for sale. This can shows his mastery of both silversmithing and engraving. SOLD