KB 036

Vorontsovy Anatolij and Aleksandr Gavrilovichi, brothers.

1876 – 1919

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 48 cm W 26 cm

3.5 liters

maker’s mark:

ПОЧЕТН ГРАЖД БРАТЬЕВЪ ВОРОНЦОВ въ ТУЛЕ

The body is shaped like a smooth “goblet,” with a rim decorated with embossed beadwork. The base is stepped, round, and stands on four feet shaped as stylized paws. The ash-pit has decorative cutouts.
The handles consist of two plates connected by wooden grips. The spigot has a molded rosette at the base. The spigot key is of the “branch” type (the branch is broken). The lid is stepped, with two wooden knobs and a steam vent. The lid bears a mark with medals: «ПОЧЕТН ГРАЖД БРАТЬЕВЪ ВОРОНЦОВ въ ТУЛЕ». The chimney ring has decorative cutouts. The cap is missing. The samovar was purchased on Craigslist in 2022 from a private seller in the state of NY.