{"title":"Paul Revere","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePatriot and Master Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM.S. Rau presents remarkable silver by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/blogs\/artists-bio\/paul-revere-bio\"\u003ePaul Revere\u003c\/a\u003e, whose dual legacy as Revolutionary War hero and master craftsman defines early American decorative arts. Revere established his Boston workshop in 1761, creating works that evolved from the ornate Rococo style to the refined Federal aesthetic. His clientele included the most prominent families of Boston society, for whom he created functional objects of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Excellence and American Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/paul-revere-1?srsltid=AfmBOopXIob7f4z5xXZwxS8VTlf8LWlIS7YHb9U3Eyvo0KlLvavAfgKg\"\u003eRevere's\u003c\/a\u003e significance stems from his technical precision and business acumen during America's formative years. His workshop produced silver of extraordinary quality, with elegant proportions and restrained ornamentation that embodied the emerging national aesthetic. His maker's mark—\"REVERE\" within a rectangular punch—signifies not only superior craftsmanship but also historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Treasures at M.S. Rau\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur curated Paul Revere collection offers connoisseurs the opportunity to acquire authentic silver from this foundational American artisan. From elegant teapots to masterfully crafted serving items with pristine provenance, visitors to our New Orleans gallery will discover why Revere silver represents the pinnacle of early American craftsmanship. Museum-quality Revere silver remains among the most significant American decorative arts, embodying both historical importance and enduring beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paul-revere-coffee-pot","title":"Paul Revere Coffee Pot","description":"Sterling Silver Coffee Pot\u003cbr\u003e Paul Revere\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1775 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This phenomenal and incredibly rare silver coffee pot by the legendary patriot Paul Revere is one of only six armorial coffee pots crafted before the Revolutionary War, and one of only four still in private hands. The other two are housed in the collections of the Worcester Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, making this coffee pot an extraordinary treasure. In terms of maker, quality and provenance, this coffee pot is the most significant American silver object available today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The coffee pot bears the hallmarks of Revere's exquisite craftsmanship at every turn. Revere was not only the preeminent silversmith in America—he was the only silversmith in the colonies capable of crafting a finished product from the silver ingot to a finished engraved treasure, all by himself. Perfectly balanced and adorned with such fine Rococo detailing as a fluted scroll spout rising from a shell and a flower spray cartouche, this coffee pot epitomizes Revere's unmatched talent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The pot also notably features Revere’s stamped maker’s mark and the original scratch weight of 40.1 troy ounces on the bottom of the pot. The average silver object made by the famed American would have weighed approximately five troy ounces, and his grand serving spoons averaged approximately two ounces each—making this coffee pot one of Revere's most magnificent and monumental masterpieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Within the central cartouche, the monogram \"MSS\" appears, belonging to the prominent Dr. Micajah Sawyer (1737-1815). A distinguished Harvard graduate, Sawyer was well-known as the \"celebrated physician of Newburyport.\" Such an extraordinary object would have been a precious family heirloom, and this coffee pot remained in the Sawyer family until 1980, when it was sold to another American private collection, where it has remained until now. It was also prominently displayed at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for more than 30 years, from the 1980s until 2014. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1734 to a Huguenot silversmith, Paul Revere's patriotism and his contribution to the American decorative arts are of inestimable value. He was immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Ride of Paul Revere\u003c\/em\u003e, which tells of how he heroically rode through the countryside warning of the approaching British troops at the beginning of the American Revolution. This legendary event, along with his extraordinary work as a silversmith, has ensured a timeless legacy for Revere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1768, on the eve of the American Revolution, Revere crafted the “Sons of Liberty Bowl,” now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Both before and after serving his country during the Revolution, Revere was at the forefront of American silver, producing elegant bowls, sauceboats and creamers. By far, his most important works are coffee pots, of which only 15 are listed in his records books, making this coffee pot the ultimate piece of Revere's legacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maker's mark \"Revere\" stamped near the top of the handle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/landing.rauantiques.com\/revere-insights-1\/\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee auction comparables and market data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12 1\/4\" high x 10\" wide x 5\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 42 ounces \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Micajah and Sibyl Sawyer, Newburyport\u003cbr\u003e Descended in the family until sold\u003cbr\u003e Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, April 30—May 3, 1980, lot 184\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Patricia E. Kane, \u003cem\u003eColonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers\u003c\/em\u003e, 1998, p. 812 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 1980s-2014","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548339499143,"sku":"32-0711","price":1285000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-0711_1.png?v=1777555110"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/paul-revere.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}