Paul Revere Jr. early American silver teaspoon, c. 1770
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1770
This early American silver teaspoon, attributed to the renowned Boston silversmith Paul Revere Jr. (1735–1818), dates to approximately 1770. The spoon features a distinctive gadrooned handle decorated with a rococo cartouche that bears the engraved initials "PM to EC," referencing Captain Phillip Marrett and Ed Calletreau.
The design follows the Hanoverian style, characterized by a lapped bowl with an elegant rococo scroll flourish on the reverse side. The silversmith's mark is present as "PR" in cursive script. Measuring 1 inch by 5.5 inches, the spoon is presented in a custom-fitted cherry display case. As a prominent figure in American history, Revere operated a highly active workshop in Boston, inheriting the business from his father, Apollos Rivoire, in 1754.
His work is known for its fine craftsmanship and historical significance, often associated with the social and political circles of colonial Boston. This piece is a notable example of 18th-century silversmithing reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the period.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Case
- fitted cherry display case
- Material
- silver
- Dimensions
- 1" x 5.5"
Technical characteristics
- Style
- Hanoverian
Design
- Mark
- PR in cursive script
- Handle
- gadrooned
- Engraving
- rococo cartouche inscribed PM to EC
- Reverse motif
- rococo scroll flourish on bowl
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Paul Revere Jr.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.