Samuel Richards, born abt 1765, died Sep 1827
American Silversmiths

Samuel Richards
(abt 1740-)
Hannah Townsend
(1742-)
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Samuel Richards
(abt 1765-1827)

 

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Samuel Richards

  • Born: abt 1765, Philadelphia PA
  • Died: Sep 1827, Philadelphia PA

  General notes:

Silversmith (tentative identification)

  Events in his life were:


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  • He worked from 1793 to 1797 as a silversmith in Philadelphia PA 4

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  • Statue of Benjamin Franklin, c 1795
    Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture
    h: 3 5/8"

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  • He was a partner from 1797 to 1802 with Samuel Williamson in Philadelphia PA as RICHARDS & WILLIAMSON. 4
  • Master to Thomas Whartenby 27 Mar 1802-21 Mar 1809 in Philadelphia PA.
  • He worked from 1803 to 1818 as a silversmith in Philadelphia PA 4

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  • Syrup pitcher, c 1810
    Private Collection
    h: 4 3/4"
    d: 3 1/8" (of base)
    wt: 9.5 oz

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  • Coffeepot, c 1815
    Private Collection
    h 12 1/2"
    wt: 51 oz



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