Unidentified (Silversmith); Paul Revere Jr. (Inspiration for fake)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably made in Philadelphia.
Date
1934-1945
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Snuffer box, interior
Inscription: "REVERE" stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Box lid, exterior
Inscription: "D / E * A" in shaded Roman letters
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Fake or reproduction
Materials
Silver
Techniques
Cast
Dimensions (oz)
2.292807
Measurement Notes
Alloy analysis in 1980 indicated: SIlver 88.51%. Copper 11.33%, Gold 0.05%, and Lead 0.02% from one area of testing.
Alloy analysis in 2016 indicated a range for the box lid and underside (when closed) from: Silver 89.89 to 89.32%, Copper 10.72 to 10.15%