Russian Antique Brass Samovar Hot Water Tea Kettle, Cyrillic Inscriptions #30573

An authentic Russian "samovar" or traditional hot water tea kettle is solid brass with engraved Cyrillic inscriptions, dating from around 1900. There is a tin wash in the interior that is in very fine condition.

A center "chimney" was filled with hot coals to heat water for tea, a classic sign of hospitality in any Russian novel. The tank holds water and the valve works on this deeply embossed antique.

Size is 15" wide, 14" deep and 21" tall.

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Shipping is $50 in the US.