American Silversmiths

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John Vernon
(Abt 1761-1842)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Catherine Brownjohn

John Vernon
  • Born: Abt 1761
  • Marriage (1): Catherine Brownjohn on 1 May 1820 in Flatbush NY
  • Died: 25 Jan 1842, Flatbush NY

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • Alternate Mark
    Showing pseudohallmark attributed to Tunis Dubois.

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  • Alternate Mark

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  • He was a partner in 1786-1787 with Thomas Underhill in New York City NY as UNDERHILL & VERNON, listed in the 1786 city directory at 41 Smith Street.
  • He worked in 1788-1817 as a silversmith in New York City NY continuing on at 41 Water Street until 1793, when he moved to 156 Water. By 1795, he was listed at 93 John Street, working as JOHN VERNON & Co. 4

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  • Teapot, c 1790
    Private Collection
    h: 7"
    wt: 21 oz

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  • Coffeepot, c 1790
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
    h: 13 1/16
    wt: 49 oz, 11 dwt
    Engraved AMB on one side, M E on the other.

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  • Teapot, c 1800
    Private Collection
    h: 7"
    l: 13" (including handle)
    wt: 21.5 oz

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  • Tea set, 1800-1810
    Private Collection
    l: 12 1/2" (of teapot)
    wt: 42 oz, 15 dwt (total)
    Engraved "Eli Whitney Westborough"

John married Catherine Brownjohn on 1 May 1820 in Flatbush NY. (Catherine Brownjohn was born in 1773 and died on 10 Sep 1855 in Flatbush NY.)




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