KB 008

Sokolov  A.G.

mid-19th century

Russian Empire, Tula

tombac, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 40 cm W 41 cm

6 liters

maker’s mark:

the stamp is illegible

The body is shaped like a vase, decorated with spoonwork, widening toward the top, with a wide constricted neck in the upper section. The samovar stands on a massive square base supported by four stylized lion’s-paw legs. The draft opening has decorative cutouts. The handles consist of two plates connected by copper grips shaped like stylized shells on a wooden core. They are attached to the body with relief rosettes. The spigot is four-sided, with a relief rosette at the base. The tap key is a branch type with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with two wooden knobs and a leaf-shaped steam vent. The crown has decorative cutouts around the entire diameter and fits into the internal tube. The chimney cap is missing. The lid and the front side of the base bear unreadable stamps. The samovar was purchased on an eBay auction. The draft opening was damaged during shipping.