Description: A large ornate silver plated samovar having a classical squat lobed body with floral and scrolled flourishes around the top and lidded area. The circular base incorporates more floral and scrolls embellishments and is mounted to a square four footed base. Handle turns firmly. A twin-handled English silver plated samovar EnglishThis magnificent piece is a large silver plated handled samovar, a large vessel used in the preparation of tea, and was made in England in late Victorian London. A type of preparatory drinking vessel popular in Russia, so widely used that it constitutes an important piece of Russian Material culture, the samovar was also popular in Iran, Turkey, and Kashmir, and were produced across continental Europe and also in nineteenth century England.Used at all levels of society, samovars could also be exquisitely ornate and decorative works at the highest end, as exemplified by fine pieces such as this. There is no plate maker's mark but it to the standard of highest quality production of that era . Overall Size L X W X H: 14" L Spout edge to back x 15" W hand edge to handle edge x 18" HTop Lid Opening Rim Size: 7" Dia.Belly Rim Size: 10 1/2" Dia.Circular Base: 5 '' Dia.Base Size: 7 3/4" x 7 3/4"Height: 18" HItem Total Weight: 13 lbs. Wear consistent with age and use , minor surface scratches and tarnish spots , lid delicately bent , underside has some holes and base welding is slightly affected Please do not hesitate to reach out for more information and be sure to check my other listings .
Price: 750 USD
Location: Lakewood, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-23T03:36:17.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Composition: Silverplate
Style: Victorian
Age: Unknown
