An American Silver Covered Creamer, William Thomson, New York, dated 1820

balsuter with gadroon base rim and ball finial, engraved NH 1820 / to / CL to CML 1876, marked on base. Together with a creamer with grapevine band signed Fürst F., by Garret Forbes, New York, circa 1815; 2 pieces.

both with dings and small dents to lower bodies
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The signature in the die-rolled band is for Moritz Fürst, an early 19th century United States Mint engraver. A Slovakian immigrant, he first moved to Philadelphia is 1808 to work as an engraver. By 1812, he was employed by the U.S. Mint and was soon recognized as a skilled medalist. Thirty-three of his patriotic commemoratives and portraits, including his best-known work honoring the heroes of the War of 1812, are still issued by the Mint. He was commissioned to make the official medal portraits of Presidents James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and Martin Van Buren. He also executed the first recorded American Jewish medal, commemorating the religious leader Gershom Mendes Seixas.