The footed silver plate bowl is another form Paul Revere made frequently, the most famous example being the Sons of Liberty Bowl he made in 1768, faithfully reproduced by Oneida Silversmiths in a large 10" diameter size.
Paul Revere, 1735–1818, American silversmith and political leader in the American Revolution, born in Boston. In his father's silversmith shop he learned to work gold and silver, and he became a leading silversmith of New England. In 1780 he returned to silversmithing. His shrewdness in other enterprises, particularly the establishment of a copper-rolling and brass-casting foundry at Canton, helped to make his later years very prosperous.
The Sons of Liberty was an organization of American colonists formed in 1765 to oppose the Stamp Act. The name was taken from a speech by Isaac Barré in the British Parliament that referred to American colonials who opposed unjust British measures as “sons of liberty.” The group agitated for colonial resistance and helped prevent enforcement of the Stamp Act. After the act's repeal, the organization continued to oppose British measures against the colonists.
This reproduction by Oneida Silversmiths captures the very nuance of Paul Revere. The silverplate bowl is in excellent condition, with no silverplate wear or loss, no dents or bumps. The clear glass bowl fits snugly inside and it has three felt pads attached to keep the glass from scratching the inside of the silver bowl. No chips, cracks or other roughness noted in the glass bowl insert.
The bowl measures 10" in diameter, stands 5" high and weighs1 pound, 10.3 ounces (alone) and weighs 3 pounds, 1.5 ounces with the clear glass bowl. The original sticker is attached to the bottom of this silver plate bowl and reads "SONS OF LIBERTY BOWL" by PAUL REVERE (Patriot Silversmith) REPRODUCTION BY ONEIDA SILVERSMITHS.
A1461 - Large 10" Footed PAUL REVERE "Sons of Liberty" Silver Plate Bowl with Glass Liner Reproduction by Oneida Silversmiths
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