Original Imperial Russian Tea Samovar Late 1800s, Functional, Romanov, Czar Nicholas II

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This Beautiful, highly detailed, and fully functional antique Russian Samovar will be the central focus of any setting. Bearing the marks of time and actual use, this magnificent and timeless item is sure to impress.

Standing almost two and a half feet high, this samovar evokes images of a more elegant age. Complete with detailed hallmarks from the original makers, with visible dates of 1889 and 1896 on the tray hallmarks.

Overall Dimensions (Samovar only, without Tray):
Height (with top tube on): 29 3/8"
Height (without top tube): 21 3/4"
Width (including handles): 16"
Depth (Including Spout): 16 1/2"

Base Tray Dimensions:
Length (front to back): 21 7/8"
Width: 16 1/4"
Height (Lip): 3/4"

This is a very large/heavy item and will ship in two boxes with the removable parts shipped separately. Sorry but NO International Shipping, US addresses only please!

A samovar (literally "self-brewer") is a metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water. Although originating in Russia, the samovar is well known outside of Russia and has spread through Russian culture to Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, and is also known in some parts of Central Europe. Since the heated water is typically used to make tea, many samovars have a ring-shaped attachment (Russian: конфорка, konforka) around the chimney to hold and heat a teapot filled with tea concentrate. Though traditionally heated with coal or kindling, oftentimes a pine cone would be included to add a pleasant aroma. Antique samovars are often prized for their beautiful workmanship.