KB 004

Kapteltsov  Ivan

2nd half of the 19th century

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 34 cm W 34 cm

4 liters

maker’s mark:

ВЪ ТУЛIЪ ИВАН КАПТЕЛЬЦОВЪ.

The body is smooth, with a constricted neck in the upper section, and resembles half of a vase in shape. The draft opening has decorative cutouts. The base is square, with four stepped round legs. The handles are made of two curved stylized plates connected by wooden grips, with fluted rosettes at the base. The spigot has a decorative spout and a relief rosette. The tap key is shaped like a branch, a restored copy. The lid has two wooden knobs and a steam vent. The crown is cast, with three decorative cutouts, and has been matched to the samovar. The chimney cap is cast, stepped, and fitted with a wooden knob. The front side of the base bears the stamp: “ВЪ ТУЛIЪ ИВАН КАПТЕЛЬЦОВЪ” The samovar was purchased in 2010 at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire in Alameda, California, USA.