Peter Chitry
- Born: Jul 1781, Santo Domingo
- Marriage (1): Mrs. Elizabeth Chitry
- Died: 28 May 1861, Harlem NY
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:


- Alternate Mark with pseudohallmarks from a teaset belonging to the New York Historical Society.
- He worked in 1812-1860 as a silversmith in New York City NY
Listed in Longworth's city directory at 140 Chapel Street and later at the corner of Burrows and Henry Streets.
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- Teapot, c 1815-1820
Private Collection
h: 10 1/8"
wt: 35 oz

- Teapot, 1816
Worcester Art Museum
h: 9 7/16"
Part of a three peice set ordered by Samuel Downer for his daughter Elizabeth, who married the silversmith John Sayre

- Teaset, c 1820
Private Collection
Teapot:
h: 10 3/8"
Creamer:
h: 7 5/8"
Sugar:
h: 9 1/4"
Total wt: 70 1/2 oz

- Creamer, c 1820
Private Collection
h: 5 3/4"

- Ewer, 1823
Private Collection
h: 12 1/2"
- He appeared on the 1850 census taken at New York City NY, listed as a silversmith.
Peter married Mrs. Elizabeth Chitry.
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