KB 037

Jakubowski & Jarra

late 19th – early 20th century

Russian Empire, Kingdom of Poland,

Krakow

brass, wood

casting, forging, pressing

engraving (cesalized)

H 44 cm W 25 cm

3.5 liters

maker’s mark:

JAKUBOWSKI & JARRA

The body is cylindrical, widening toward the bottom, and set on a round tray. The ash-pit has oval cutouts. The base is stepped, round, standing on four stylized paw-shaped feet. The surface of the body is decorated with a wide ornamental band featuring a central medallion and two engraved branches to the left and right. The spigot is cylindrical, with a shaped outlet and a hexagonal seat for the key, attached to the body by a decorative plate. The spigot key is shaped like a flower framed by branches. The handles consist of two curved, voluminous rods with vegetal ornamentation, connected by shaped grips. The lid is smooth, with two wooden knobs, and decorated with a band of chiseled ornamentation. The chimney ring has shaped cross-shaped cutouts. A stand for a teapot is included in the form of a ring. The cap is missing. On the underside of the ash-pit lid is a clear stamp: «JAKUBOWSKI & JARRA». The samovar was acquired in the state of Texas at an estate sale auction in 2022.