American sterling silver samovar or hot water urn by William Gale Jr., New York, circa 1850–1860. Of faceted baluster form with finely engraved neoclassical foliate and geometric panels, angular double handles, and an ornate finial lid. Raised on four squared legs joined by a circular burner platform retaining its original spirit burner. Struck to the underside: “Wm. Gale Jr. Silversmith / 572 & 574 Broadway N.Y. / 925 Sterling / Established 1821.” William Gale Jr. was one of New York’s most accomplished mid-19th-century silversmiths, celebrated for refined workmanship and for pioneering the use of sterling standard silver in American production. His works are held in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Height: 16 in., high Weight: 55.23 oz. Provenance: Private collection, Yountville, California. Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $65 plus 1.5% insurance. Combined lot shipping available. Minor surface wear, light tarnish, and a few shallow dents consistent with age; burner present but untested.