Overview
A classic 'Revere' style footed bowl featuring a clean, flared rim and a stepped pedestal base. This silhouette is an American design icon, modeled after the 1768 original by patriot-silversmith Paul Revere.
Preliminary identification
Sheffield Silver Co. Revere-Style Silverplate Bowl
Photo reference
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Story
Paul Revere's 1768 'Liberty Bowl' became a symbol of defiance against British taxes. By the mid-1900s, this shape was the ultimate American gift for weddings and retirements, representing both elegance and revolutionary spirit.
Maker / Origin
The Sheffield Silver Co. was founded in Brooklyn in 1908 and became famous for high-quality silverplate that brought luxury to the American middle class. They were eventually acquired by Reed & Barton, a titan of the industry, in the 1970s.
Condition & Value
The bowl shows significant surface scratching and 'spidering' in the finish, likely from years of polishing or use as a serving piece. There is visible tarnish and some potential plating wear in the center; professional polishing would improve the appearance but may reveal more 'bleeding' of the copper underneath.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.