About Item:

Paul Revere operated one of the largest shops in Boston. As his first business, it supported his family, as well as other ventures he started after the war. Revere made and repaired objects of silver, gold, and brass, using the newest styles and fabrication methods. From 1754 to 1806, over 750 customers patronized Revere’s shop. In addition to expensive tea sets, Revere made thousands of smaller items such as spoons, harness buckles, buttons, and gold rings. Seen here are a creamer, in a style learned from his father, and sugar tongs with engraving and delicate shell grips to pick up sugar cubes. The tongs show Revere’s mark on the inside of the arm. As master of his silver shop, his mark “REVERE” (one of several used by him) guaranteed the quality of the work and the metal, whether it was a small teaspoon or a large coffee pot. The mark also testifies that it was made in Revere’s shop, whether or not he made it himself.

Click here to learn more about Revere’s silver shop, and see a close-up of his maker’s mark

From the collection of Paul Revere Memorial Association