KB 028

Vanykin E.M.

last quarter of the 19th century

Russian Empire, Tula

tombac, nickel plating, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 45 cm W 24 cm 3 liters

maker’s mark:

въ ТУЛIЪ М.Е.ВАНЫКИНА

The body is shaped like a goblet and has a smooth surface. The samovar has no draft opening and stands on a round stepped base with four stepped legs. The rim is decoratively shaped. The handles consist of two ornate metal plates connected by wooden grips. The spigot is four-sided and attached to the body with a fluted triangular rosette. The tap key is shaped like a branch with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with two wooden grips (replacements) and an opening for steam release. The fire grate has three decorative cutouts. The plug is missing. The lid bears the stamp: «въ ТУЛIЪ М.Е.ВАНЫКИНА». The samovar was purchased at Goodwill in 2022. A note attached to the samovar stated that the previous owners were Fanny and Nathan Kerson, who emigrated from Russia in the early 1900s.