Thomas Shields
- Born: 1743
- Marriage (1): Lydia Morris on 28 Oct 1767 in Philadelphia PA
- Died: 17 Dec 1819
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- Apprenticed: John Bailey, in 1760, in Philadelphia PA.
- Advertised: Pennsylvania Gazette, on 14 Jul 1765, in Philadelphia PA. "Opened Shop in Front Street, the Third Door above the Drawbridge . . . a neat assortment of Gold, Silver and Jewelry Ware . . . will be greatly obliged to all Gentlemen and Ladies, that will please to favour him with their Custom; may depend on having their Work done in the best and neatest Manner, at the lowest Rates, and with the greatest Despatch . . ." 8
- He worked in 1765-1791 as a silversmith in Philadelphia PA with a workshop at the third door above the Draw Bridge in Front Street in 1765 and later at the 7th house above the Draw Bridge. Listed in city directory: "At the sign of the Golden Cup and Crown" in 1771 and at 126 South Front Street, 1785-1791. 8
- Example: Coffeepot, in 1765-1790, in Milwaukee Museum of Art.
- Example: Dish cross, circa 1770, in Private Collection. H: 4 1/2"
l: 12 1/4"
- Example: Receipt, in 1784, in Private Collection. To Samuel Wallis for "1 silver Milk Pott, 1 pr Piersed Spring Tea Tongs, and engraving the recipient's cypher on the same." 1
- He appeared on the census in 1790 in Philadelphia PA. Listed as a silversmith.
Thomas married Lydia Morris on 28 Oct 1767 in Philadelphia PA. (Lydia Morris was born on 14 Jun 1745 in Philadelphia PA.)
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