KB 018

Bros Somovy (coffeepot)

1850s – 1870s

Russian Empire, Tula

tombac, wood

casting, forging, pressing

H 30 cm W 24 cm

3 liters

maker’s mark:

БРАТЬЕВЪ СОМОВЫХЪ ВЪ ТУЛIЪ

The body is faceted, shaped like a bowl with a neck at the top and a rim. The samovar has no draft opening and is mounted on a square base with four stepped legs. One side of the body is flat. Inside, there is a metal device for loading coffee. The handles are made of two metal plates connected by wooden holders. The spigot is round and shaped like a mythical creature, with a decorative rosette at the base. The tap key is made in the form of a fish with a wooden knob. The lid is stepped, with a single wooden grip and a steam vent. The fire grate and the plug are missing. A chimney with a wooden handle is included. On the front side of the base is the stamp: “БРАТЬЕВЪ СОМОВЫХЪ ВЪ ТУЛIЪ”. The samovar was purchased on eBay.