George B. Sharp

Sharp (c. 1819 – February 22, 1904) was an Irish-American silversmith, active in Philadelphia from about 1844-1874.

Sharp was born in Ireland in about 1819 and apprenticed in the United States.

In 1852 or 1853, Sharp entered into the exclusive employment of the great Philadelphia retailers, Bailey & Co.

The Federal Industrial Census of 1870 reports a well-capitalized firm ($75,000) with an annual product of over $100,000 and forty-five employees.

There are some indications that Sharp continued in business on a limited basis as a jeweler and silversmith until he retired around 1880.