KB 046

Vanykin M. E.

Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressure

H 35 cm W 26 cm

2 liters

maker’s mark:

въ ТУЛIЪ М.Е.ВАНЫКИНА

The body is shaped like a vase, chased with spoon impressions and featuring a constriction at the top. The rim of the body is finished with raised beading. The base is square, with four stepped legs. The handles consist of two metal plates connected by wooden grips. The spigot has a raised rosette at its base. The tap key is shaped like a branch. The lid is stepped, with two wooden grips and a steam vent. The fire grate has decorative cutouts. The plug is missing. The lid bears the stamp: «въ ТУЛIЪ М.Е.ВАНЫКИНА». The samovar was purchased on eBay in 2024.