Silver sugar urn with cover by Ephraim Brasher (1744-1810). Active ca. 1786-1807. New York, New York. Marked in two small rectangular punches EB, on opposing sides of the base. Approximately 10.75 inches high and 4-1/8 inches wide, including the cover. Circular body on a square base, the latter ornamented simply only the top corners. The bowl of the urn is decorated with shield medallions suspended by leaved swags connecting them around the body, as seen on the teapot also offered in the present sale, which is a mate to this piece. The same J-A-S monogram is seen in one of the shield medallions on each piece. Fine applied beaded borders around the top of the bowl, around the circular base of the urn and around the broadest part of the wide cover stem. Small urn-style finial. A handsome piece that stands firmly and evenly, with a superbly fitting cover. Another fine piece from this famous American gold and silversmith, an associate of George Washington and the maker of the first American gold coin. From Sothebys Chicago Centuries of Style Sale, October 15-17, 2001.