KB 011

Samsonov Ivan

Last third of the 19th century

Russian Empire, Tula

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 39 cm W 23 cm

4 liters

maker’s mark:

Т.Ф. ИВАНА САМСОНАВА

The body is shaped like a vase, with a narrowing neck in the upper part. The draft opening has decorative cutouts and is mounted on a square base with four stepped round legs. The spigot has a curled tip and a smooth rosette at the base. The tap key is shaped like a stylized heart with a circular element on top. The handles are oval rings with wooden grips, suspended on swivels. The lid is flat, with metal grips featuring wooden inserts. The fire grate is missing. A chimney with a wooden handle is included. The stamp on the base reads: “Т.Ф. ИВАНА САМСОНАВА”. The samovar was purchased on eBay.