KB 007

Lyalin  L.A.

1872 – late 19th century

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 39 cm W 29 cm

3.5 liters

maker’s mark:

Л. Л. ВЪ ТУЛIЪ

The body is smooth, shaped like a half-vase, widening toward the lower part. The draft opening has decorative cutouts and sits on a square base with four stepped round legs. The ash-pit cover is missing. The handles are shaped like stylized shells with smooth rosettes at the base. The spigot is smooth, with a relief rosette at the base. The tap key is a branch. The lid has two wooden handles and a crown. The neck has a chimney-cap with three decorative cutouts. The plug is missing. A chimney pipe with a wooden handle is included. The lid bears the stamp: “Л. Л. ВЪ ТУЛIЪ”.