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Silver Cream Jug for Moses Michael Hays

Paul Revere · c. 1783

A silver cream jug made by Paul Revere for Boston banker Moses Michael Hays, stamped with Revere's mark.

This jug was crafted by Revere for a Boston banker, showing his continued silversmith trade and clientele.

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Photograph of a polished silver cream jug on a pedestal foot against a blue-to-grey background. The jug has a spouted rim with a twisted rope border, a bulbous body with faint engraved decoration on the left side, and a scrolled handle on the right. A small engraved mark appears near the rim.
Paul Revere, Silver Cream Jug for Moses Michael Hays, c. 1783. Photograph by Rauantiques, 2015.

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What it is

This silver cream jug was made by Paul Revere around 1783 for Moses Michael Hays, a Boston banker and philanthropist. It is stamped "REVERE," marking it as his work. The photograph shown is a dealer's photo of the piece.

Why it matters

This jug shows Revere's silversmith trade continuing after the Revolution, serving prominent Boston clients like Hays. It is a reminder that Revere's livelihood depended on skilled craftsmanship and relationships with wealthy patrons, not just his political activities.

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  • What does the stamped mark tell us about how silversmiths proved their work was genuine?
  • Why might a banker like Hays want a custom piece from a well-known silversmith?
  • What does this tell us about Revere's social and business network in Boston?

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