KB 053

Malikov Aleksandr Andreevich

from 1903

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 25 cm W 19 cm

0.6 liters

maker’s mark:

Тула АЛЕКСАНДР МАЛИКОВЪ

The body is vase-shaped, faceted like a goblet. The base is round and stepped, standing on four decorative feet stylized as animal paws. The ash vent features ornamental cutouts. The handles consist of two metal plates connected by wooden grips, with smooth bases attached to the facets of the body. The tap is four-sided, with a relief rosette at its base. The tap key is shaped like a “branch” with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with wooden handles and a отверстие for steam release. The chimney cap is missing. On the lid there is a faint, barely legible hallmark “Тула АЛЕКСАНДР МАЛИКОВЪ”. The burner ring has two rows of round perforations. The draft cap is missing. The samovar was acquired from the private collection of David Oderberg, Los Angeles, in 2026. It had been purchased by David parents in Europe and remained in family collection over 40 years.