Paul Revere, Silversmith and Patriot

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

You all know the legend of the soldier of Marathon. The Americans have not forgotten the heroic ride of Paul Revere, in the events that preceded the independence of the United States. The night of 18 April 1775, he came prevent the colonials of Massachusetts of the arrival of British troops.

Revere was established in Boston as a silversmith. I spoke recently of this city, in the Furniture group. Indeed Boston was at that time the major activity center of America.

Lot 95 of the sale 2132 at Christie's in New York on January 23 brings together the professional skills and the personal memory of Revere. This soup ladle made around 1780 was in fact part of his personal silver. It is heavily monogramed "PRR", Paul and Rachel Revere.

Now as usual, the dimensions: 12 inches long, weighing 4 ounces. And let us recommend that the American auction houses use the units of the international scientific system.

The expected price for this ladle is $ 80K.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Sold $ 75 K premium included, this piece of silverware remained below its low estimate.