KB 051

Medvedevs Fedor and Piter Ivanovichi, brothers

1840 – 1870

Russian Empire, Tula

melchior, wood

casting, forging, pressing

silverplating

H 43 cm W 38 cm

5 liters

maker’s mark:

ТУЛА Ф. Б. МЕДВЕДЕВЫ

The body is spherical and silver-plated. The samovar has no draft opening and stands on a round base with a relief rim, supported by four legs stylized as animal paws. The handles consist of two openwork plates connected by wooden grips. The spigot is cast, faceted, and curved, with a relief rosette at the base. The tap key is shaped like a branch. The lid is spherical, with wooden knobs and a steam vent. The lid bears a worn stamp:«ТУЛА Ф. Б. МЕДВЕДЕВЫ». The crown is cast, with three cutouts on three sides. The chimney cap is stepped, cast, and fitted with a wooden knob. The samovar comes with a tray. It was purchased at a Paris auction in 2023.