American Silversmiths

Ebenezer Bridge
(1687-)
Mary Roberts
(Abt 1690-Bef 1729)
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John Bridge
(1723-After 1755)

 

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John Bridge
  • Born: 21 Jul 1723, Boston MA
  • Died: After 1755, Boston MA

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • Alternate Mark.
  • He worked circa 1745-1753 as a silversmith in Boston MA 9
  • Appointed: Ensign of the Ninth Company of First Massachusetts Regiment, about 1745, in Boston MA. Serving under Sir William Pepperell in the Cape Breton Expedition. 3
  • Appointed: Sergeant of Artillery Company, in 1748, in Boston MA. 8

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  • Example: Strainer, circa 1750, in Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. H: 1"
    d: 3 3/4" (bowl)
    l: 8 1/2"
    wt: 4 oz, 15 dwt
    This piece, along with two flagons made for the New North Church and the Second Church of Boston, are the only pieces known to survive. 10
  • Appointed: Constable, in 1752-1755, in Boston MA. 10



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