KB 041

Petz K.

1835 – late 1960s

Russian Empire, Moscow

copper, overlay silver, bone

casting, forging, pressure

H 42 cm W 36 cm

4.5-5 liters

maker’s mark:

Пецъ

The body is shaped like a vase, widening toward the bottom. The base is decorative, with a textured surface and cast floral ornamentation, supported by four shaped outward-curving legs. The draft opening has round cutouts that are concealed beneath a cast floral border. The spigot is massive, cast, and sculpted, and is attached to the body with an ornamental rosette. The tap key is frame-shaped, pivoting, consisting of two parts connected by a bone bead (replacement). The handles are made of two rounded rods joined by carved bone grips. The upper part of the body is adorned with a cast floral border. The lid has a sculpted form and is soldered together with a pierced fire grate. The plug is topped with a carved bone knob. The samovar is silver-plated. The lid bears a stamp showing a double-headed eagle and beneath it the word «Пецъ». The samovar was purchased from the collector Mark in San Francisco, CA in 2023. At the time of purchase, the spigot was detached from the body.