Myer Myers

American silversmith 1723–1795

Basket detail by Myer Myers, 1770–1776

Myer Myers (1723–1795) was a silversmith who lived and worked in New York City. He was a Jewish-American of Ashkenazi origin[1] and a member of Congregation Shearith Israel, for whom be produced many works. Historians believe he was an apprentice of the Huguenot silversmith Charles le Roux (silversmith).[2] He registered as a Freeman in 1746, and partnered with Benjamin Halsted from 1756 to 1766 as Halsted & Myers.[2] 380 of his works survive in museums and private collections.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Garrett, Wendall. "Myer Myers, Silversmith". Sack Heritage Group. Archived from the original on 2017-03-12. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
2. ^ a b c Barquist, David. "Myer Myers: Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York". Antiques and Fine Art Magazine. Retrieved 11 March 2017.

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