KB 044

Lukyanov  Sergey

1854 – 1879

Russian Empire, Tula

tombac, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 45 cm W 37 cm

5 liters

maker’s mark:

СЕРГЕЙ ЛУКЬЯНОВЪ  ВЪ ТУЛЕ.

The body is shaped as a faceted vase that widens toward the top. The samovar has no draft opening and stands on a square base. The handles consist of two plates connected by wooden grips and are attached to the body with relief rosettes. The spigot is faceted, with a decorative rosette at the base. The tap key is shaped like a branch. The lid is stepped, with a steam vent and two wooden knobs. The crown has four decorative cutouts. The chimney cap and ash-pit are missing. The body and the draft-opening section are fastened together with a bolt. The front side of the base bears the stamp: “СЕРГЕЙ ЛУКЬЯНОВЪ ВЪ ТУЛЕ.” The samovar was purchased at an auction in Texas in 2023.