Re: I need help researching possible silversmith

nvrstpdreaming1 · Post by **nvrstpdreaming1** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:23 pm

I am doing research for our local historical society. I am looking for information on a John Owen, who was possibly a silversmith in Philadelphia during the early 1800's. I have not had the opportunity to look at the pieces to see if there is a mark, but we have a receipt and other documents that say he was the silversmith for the pieces. Has anyone heard of the name and/or have any information that I could use? We are trying to gain factual knowledge of our artifacts to make the tours more interesting and of course factual. Thank you.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:34 pm

John Owen, Jr. is listed in Philadelphia directories under his own name as a silversmith from 1804 to 1831. From 1839-1840 he is listed as J. Owen & Company, Jewelers. He used at least three marks:
OWEN
I - OWEN
I. OWEN Jr.
all in a rectangular cartouche.
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bathrick · Post by **bathrick** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:25 pm

I have a salt spoon marked J.Owen in a rectangular cartouche dating about the same time. Probably the same maker.

Mike
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