USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to making silver objects, Paul Revere’s work as an engraver also played an important and lucrative role in shop operations. At his customer’s request, Revere engraved decorations on the silver such as monograms or family crests, for which he charged extra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Revere Silversmith / Craftsman Revere’s primary vocation was that of a goldsmith, a trade he learned from his father. Although goldsmiths worked in both gold and silver, they are generally referred to today as silversmiths. Revere did not work in pewter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. At age 41, Revere was a prosperous, established and prominent Boston silversmith. He had helped organize an intelligence and alarm system to keep watch on the British military.

Detailed explanation-4: -A silversmith by trade, he sometimes worked as an amateur dentist. Revere used his skills as a craftsman to wire dentures made of walrus ivory or animal teeth into his patients’ mouths.