A SILVER PRESENTATION PITCHER

MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM ADAMS, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1838

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A SILVER PRESENTATION PITCHER
Maker's mark of William Adams, New York, circa 1838
Inverted pyriform on a stepped circular base, the lower body flat-chased with alternating acanthus leaves and flowers, one side engraved with a fireman's attributes, the other with a fire-carriage, the front flat-chased with a floral wreath enclosing an inscription, with upswept handle, marked under base
15in. high; 36oz.
Adams, William

Lot Essay

The inscription reads: "Presented by the members attached to Hope Fire Engine Co. No. 31. to Jesse Brush, their late highly and much esteemed foreman as A Tribute of Respect Committee in Behalf of the Company, Wm. Sands. John E. Ross Junr. Frederick A. Ridabock Junr. Archibald Noble. July 4th 1838."