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What-is-it question CXXXVII.

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:03 pm
by 2209patrick
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.

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Pat.
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:07 pm
by dognose
Hi Pat,

Russian Samovar?

Trev.
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:13 pm
by 2209patrick
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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