KB 026

Vanykin M. E.

Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressure

H 39 cm W 33 cm

4 liters

maker’s mark:

въ ТУЛIЪ М.Е.ВАНЫКИНА

The body is shaped like a turnip, chased with stylized curved lines. The base is round and decorative, with legs extending from it. The draft opening has decorative cutouts. The handles are made of two ornate metal plates connected by wooden grips and are attached to the body with raised rosettes. The rim of the body is decorated with a relief pattern resembling inverted stylized hearts. The spigot has an elongated raised rosette at its base and ends with a shaped spout. The tap key is made in the form of a branch with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with two wooden grips and a steam vent. The fire grate is cast, with decorative cutouts. The plug is stepped, with a wooden knob. The lid bears a legible stamp: «въ ТУЛIЪ М.Е.ВАНЫКИНА». The samovar was purchased on eBay.