Lot Essay
The Sargents of Boston were some of Paul Revere's most important patrons. Revere's account books record 59 transactions with eight family members between 1762 and 1792. A set of three beakers engraved with the Sargent crest was sold in these Rooms, January 22, 1993, lot 226.
Photo Caption: Paul Revere's Daybook entry of March 26, 1767, recording the charge for this salver, followed by a partial payment by a credit owed to Sargent by a Captain Pearson.
Photo Caption: Paul Revere's Daybook entry of March 26, 1767, recording the charge for this salver, followed by a partial payment by a credit owed to Sargent by a Captain Pearson.