The Silversmith was an elite artisan/craftsman working in colonial Albany. The lasting value of their creations has made the silversmith more visible historically than most other metal crafters!

The Ten Eycks and Lansings were silvermithing early Albany families!

Silversmith Jacob C. Ten Eyck was appointed mayor of Albany in 1748. His brother was a prominent silversmith as well.

In 1756, three silversmiths were listed on the census of Albany householders.

During the eighteenth century, a number of Manhattan based silversmiths set up shop in Albany. These included: George Fielding; Henry Will;

A number of online resources further describe the process! The silver collection of the Albany Institute of History and Art showcases the work of the individual artisans whose lives are being studied by the Colonial Albany Project.

The legendary presence of Albany-born silversmiths in the Great Lakes country has been portrayed in lyrical form.