KB 045

Bros Petrovy

1850

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressure

H 35 cm W 25 cm

2.5 liters

maker’s mark:

БРАТЬЕВЪ ПЕТРОВЫХЪ

The body is shaped like a “cascade beaker,” with a constricted neck in the upper section. The base is stepped and round, with four curved legs ending in stylized hoof shapes. The draft opening has decorative cutouts. The handles consist of two curved plates stylized as twisted metal, connected by wooden grips, and are attached to the body with rosettes. The spigot is faceted, with a relief rosette at the base. The tap key is shaped like a branch. The lid is stepped, with one wooden knob and a steam vent. The crown has three decorative cutouts. The chimney cap is missing. The lid bears a partially worn stamp with medals on the sides and a crowned eagle above: “БРАТЬЕВЪ ПЕТРОВЫХЪ.” The samovar was purchased at an estate sale in Berkeley, California in 2023.