What-is-it question CXXXVII.

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:03 pm

This late 19th century silver-gilt piece has champleve enameling.
These vary in size. It is not unusual to see one 17.75 inches ( 45 cm.) high.
What country is it from and what is it called.

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:07 pm

Hi Pat,

Russian Samovar?

Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:13 pm

Hi Trev.

Well done. Yes, it is a Russian Samovar.
This is a great looking example, so I thought I would share it.

In case anyone is wondering, not all Samovars had a method of keeping the water hot.

Pat.
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