Saturday, February 1, 2014

1794

USA:
 

 
In New York, a Journeyman Silversmith earned NY£ 1.12/week, half of which was room & board.  He probably produced 72-84 Tablespoons per month, at this salary.  

A Journeyman Silversmith 3-3.5 Spoons per day for $ ~0.622; ~$ 0.1926 per Spoon.

In 1904, a New York Silversmith earned USD$ 18.  on average, up to 24./week.

1794: NY£ 1.12 = $ 2.7985 - 2.80?
1794: P£ 1.7335 = £ 1. = USD$ 4.76
1794: NY£ 1.12 = £ 0.63 = USD$ 2.80

1794: NY£ 1.7778 = £ 1. = S$ 4.44
1794: NY£ 0.40 = £ 0.2250 = S$ 1.  

c.1794

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