Rising to the Top: Paul Revere’s Elegant Creamer

Most people know Paul Revere for his famous ride on April 18th, 1775, through the Middlesex countryside warning John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and the local residents about the British approach. But fewer know that this master of military intrigue was also a master of intriguing silver. Paul Revere learned the silversmith trade from his father, Apollos Rivoire, and became the most prominent craftsman of his day. His style evolved with time in response to the changing tastes of his clientele. By th

Most people know Paul Revere for his famous ride on April 18th, 1775, through the Middlesex countryside warning John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and the local residents about the British approach. But fewer know that this master of military intrigue was also a master of intriguing silver. Paul Revere learned the silversmith trade from his father, Apollos Rivoire, and became the most prominent craftsman of his day. His style evolved with time in response to the changing tastes of his clientele. By th…