KB 027

Chiginsky Ya.

since 1869

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 36 cm W 33 cm

4 liters

maker’s mark:

The body is shaped like a vase, chased with spoon impressions, with a constriction at the top and a rim decorated with a braided relief pattern. The samovar has no draft opening and stands on a square base with four stepped round legs. The handles are made of two decorative metal plates connected by carved wooden grips. The spigot is four-sided, with a “repeyek” rosette at the base and a shaped spout. The tap key is made in the form of a branch with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with a steam vent and two wooden grips. The fire grate and plug are missing. A chimney is included, though its wooden handle is missing. The front face of the base bears the stamp: «ЯКОВЪ ЧИГИНСКИЙ ВЪ ТУЛIЪ». The samovar was purchased at an auction held by Clars Auction Gallery in Oakland, CA in 2021.