American Silversmiths

Samuel Shethar
(1726-1781)
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Samuel Shethar
(1755-1815)

 

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Samuel Shethar
  • Born: 1755, Killingworth CT
  • Died: 3 Oct 1815, New Haven CT

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

  • Apprenticed in 1768 to Abel Buell in Killingworth CT 3
    Fleeing with his master to Florida in 1774-1776.
  • He worked in 1782-1796 as a silversmith in Litchfield CT 3

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  • He was a partner in 1796-1805 with Isaac Thompson in Litchfield CT as SHETHAR & THOMPSON. Originally the firm was at "the Red Shop located few rods west of the meeting house." 3

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  • Beaker (attributed), 1800
    Mattatuck Historical Society 21
    h: 4 5/16"
    Engraved A present from Mr / Josiah Bronson / to the Church of Crist [sic], in / Middlebury / Æ 88 on the front and Given / Sept / AF 1800 / price / £ 2 = 6 = 0. A matching cup was also given to the church by Josiah's brother Isaac. Shethar's name is engraved somewhat crudely on the bottom.

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  • Beaker (attributed), 1800
    Mattatuck Historical Society 21
    h: 5 3/4"
    Engraved A present from Mr Isaac Bronson / to the Church of Christ in / Meddlebury / 1800. Shethar's name is engraved somewhat crudely on the bottom.
  • He was a partner in 1806-1809 with Richard Gorham in New Haven CT as SHETHAR & GORHAM. Shop on west side of High St. on land leased from Isaac Townsend. Partners sold the lease in 1809. 3



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