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Edwards was the son of silversmith John
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Silversmiths and Their Marks: The Definitive (1948) Edition
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103:American Silver in the Art Institute of Chicago
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23:Covered spout cup by Samuel Edwards, c. 1733
109:"Flashback: The Burts, Boston Silversmiths"
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