Lot 754
[Revere, Paul Jr.]. Silver Spoon Hallmarked "REVERE". Original, ornate, bright-cut, 4½ inch long silver spoon, handmade by American patriot and silversmith Paul Revere, Jr. (1734-1818). Hallmarked by him "REVERE," this ornate styled, circa 1800 spoon, has a swag-form "Shell" design on the back of elongated oval bowls. It has a rounded, upturned handle, with a mid-rib on the front, and the letters, "B - E J" also hand-engraved in block style letters on back of handle. It is hallmark stamped with the full and best design Paul Revere hallmark, "REVERE" in a rectangular enclosure located on the back side of the handle, as usual. A truly wonderful, ornate and decorative designed spoon made by America's most famous silversmith. This example having his premium, most identifiable, "REVERE" hallmark, which shows very clear and would be excellent for display. Note: Stated to have been previously purchased at Shreve, Crump and Low Company in 1910.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
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