KB 020

Polyakov  M.

2nd half of the 19th century

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 36 cm W 30 cm

3 liters

maker’s mark:

ТУМ МИХАИЛА ПОЛЯКОВЪ

The body is shaped like a bowl, with alternating flat and concave facets and a constriction in the upper part. The draft opening with decorative cutouts is mounted on a square base with four stepped round legs. The handles consist of two metal plates connected by wooden holders, with a relief rosette at the base. The spigot is faceted, with a decorative rosette at the base. The tap key is shaped like a branch with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with two wooden handles and a crown in the form of a stylized duck. The chimney-cap and the plug are missing. The set includes a chimney pipe with a wooden handle. On the front side of the base is the stamp: “ТУМ МИХАИЛА ПОЛЯКОВЪ”. The samovar was purchased at a LiveAuctioneers auction in 2019.