Edgar Mortimer Eoff
- Born: 22 Oct 1817, New York City NY
- Christened: 9 Jan 1818, New York City NY
- Died: 8 Mar 1897, Jersey City NJ
General notes:
Silversmith and jeweler
Events in his life were:
- Partnership: William Phyfe, in 1844-1849, in New York City NY. As EOFF & PHYFE, with shop at 5 Dey Street. Apparently, Phyfe caught gold fever and sailed to California. He is recorded in the 1850 census at Placerville CA. On his return in 1852, the partnership resumed. 4
- He worked in 1850-1852 as a silversmith in New York City NY listed in the 1850 New York Union Mercantile Directory at 83 Deane Street. 8
- Example: Creamer and sugar bowl, circa 1850, in Private Collection. H: 5 1/2" (creamer)
wt: 7.1 oz
h: 3 1/2" (sugar bowl)
wt: 8.5 oz
Retailed by BALL, TOMPKINS, & BLACK.
- He appeared on the census in 1850 in New York City NY. Listed as a jeweler.
- Partnership: William Phyfe, in 1852-1855, in New York City NY. As EOFF & PHYFE with a shop at 5 Dey Street. 8
- Alternate Mark. For EOFF & PHYFE
- Partnership: George L. Shepard, after 1855, in New York City NY. As EOFF & SHEPARD, listed in the 1859 city directory at 83 Duane Street.
- Alternate Mark. For EOFF & SHEPARD.
- Alternate Mark. For EOFF & SHEPARD.
- Alternate Mark. For EOFF & SHEPARD.
- Example: Cup by EOFF & SHEPHERD, circa 1855, in Private Collection. H: 3 7/8"
Retailed by BALL, BLACK & Co.
- Example: Mustard pot by EOFF & SHEPHERD, circa 1855, in Private Collection. H: 4 1/2"
w: 4" (including handle)
wt: 3.8 oz
Also marked B. B. & Co [BALL, BLACK & Co.] / 925 / N. YORK
- Example: Coffeepot by EOFF & SHEPHERD, circa 1860, in Yale University. H: 9 13/16"
- He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jersey City NJ. Listed without occupation.
- Example: Ewer, before 1879, in Private Collection. H: 19 1/2
wt: 64 oz
Engraved "Robert S. Day / from / James I. Day / April 22, 1879". Presented by his father to Robert Slack Day on his wedding day.
- He appeared on the census in 1880 in Jersey City NJ. Listed as a retired silver merchant.
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