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Punch Strainer by Paul Revere

Paul Revere II · c. 1755

A silver punch strainer made by Paul Revere around 1755, used to strain seeds and debris from punch drinks.

This strainer was made by Revere, showing his everyday silversmithing trade before his Revolutionary fame.

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Silver punch strainer on a gray background. It has a shallow round bowl with a pierced, dotted pattern forming a fan-like design, and two long handles with looped ends extending from opposite sides.
Paul Revere II, Punch Strainer, c. 1755. Silver.

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What it is

This silver punch strainer was made by Paul Revere II around 1755. It was used to remove lemon seeds, cloves, and other debris from punch, a popular colonial drink.

Why it matters

This object is a reminder that Revere spent most of his working life as a silversmith, making practical household items for colonial families, not just the famous political objects he is remembered for today. It shows the everyday social life and dining customs of his era.

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  • What does the pierced, decorative pattern tell you about the balance between usefulness and beauty in this object?
  • Why might a family want a decorative strainer instead of a plain one?
  • What does an object like this tell us about social gatherings in colonial Boston?

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