KB 016

WMF

last third of the 19th century

Germany

brass, silver-plating, wood

casting, pressing

H 33 cm W 30 cm

3 liters

maker’s mark:

WMF  

The body is silver-plated and shaped like a faceted vase, with a neck in the upper part and a rim decorated with raised beading. The draft opening is absent. The base is square, set on four legs. The handles consist of two metal plates connected by carved wooden holders. The spigot is four-sided, with a decorative rosette at its base. The tap key is shaped like a branch with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with two wooden grips. The fire grate has three decorative cutouts. The plug is stepped, with a wooden knob. The set includes a chimney with a wooden handle. A stamp reading “MWF” is located on the lower part of the base. The samovar was manufactured in Germany and purchased on eBay.