William Adams Silver Presentation Teapot and Pitcher

American, mid-19th century. A matching silver presentation teapot and pitcher by William Adams of New York, with elaborate repoussé floral design, each inscribed From the Officers of the Department April 1849 / Moses G. Leonard Alms House Commissioner New York / The First Commissioner Elected by the People 1846 Reelected 1847, 1848, and marked W. Adams / New York on underside; teapot ht. 9.5, wd. 10, dp. 6 in., total wt. 48.255ozt (1501g).