KB 031

Manufacturer not identified

late 19th – early 20th century

Russian Empire

brass, steel

H 52 cm W29 cm

4 liters

The body is smooth, shaped like a flattened cylinder. The draft opening has decorative cutouts and stands on four curved legs; it is detachable from the body. The legs are soldered to a shaped stand with rounded feet. On the sides of the body are two ornamental handles. The spigot ends with a curled tip and has a raised shell-shaped rosette at its base. The tap key is designed as a branch. The lid is oval, with a rounded step leading to the fire grate. The fire grate has decorative cutouts and is soldered to the lid. The plug is conical, with decorative cutouts and a heavy handle on top. The zinc coating has been lost. The samovar was purchased on eBay in 2022.