Silversmith's teest

Dateca. 1750

MediumIron and steel

DimensionsOH: 9 5/8" (tang 6"); OL: 4 7/16"; OW: 3 1/2"
wooden block: 5 7/8" x 5 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Francis Garvan

Object number1953-310,A

DescriptionRectangular body, the head faced with steel and finished with slight crown in both directions, the body undercut on 3 sides with chamfered corners and terminating in tapered, square tang.Label TextA teest is a small anvil. This example was used in the silver shop of Paul Revere (1734–1818) and was inherited by his grandson, George Revere (1795–1870).ProvenanceSpoon anvil that once belonged to Paul Revere and was inherited by his grandson George Revere. Sold by him Nov. 16, 1825, to Alexander Lincoln. Inherited by grandson, Alexander R. Lincoln, who sold it on April 25, 1929 to Philip Flayderman. Sold January 1930 to Francis P. Garvan. Ex-Colls.: Alexander R. Lincoln, Philip Flayderman, Francis P. Garvan.