Samovar - Metal, Chrome plated - Samovar probably England
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Antique barrel-shaped samovar coffee urn, chrome-plated metal with lion-head side handles and claw feet, from the United Kingdom, dating to around 1800–1850, complete with spirit burner but not in working order, in good used condition with a rich patina.
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Description from the seller
Antique samovar, presumably English.
Title options
• Title 1: Antique barrel-shaped coffee samovar with lion heads Empire/Biedermeier showpiece (Rare)
• Title 2: Historicism coffee samovar silver-plated, complete with burner, lion paw feet, England?
Product description
Absolute showpiece for collectors: Antique, barrel-shaped coffee samovar / coffee urn with magnificent original patina
For sale is a museum-worthy rarity for lovers of historical gastronomy and silver objects: An antique, barrel-shaped coffee machine (samovar) in the classic Empire/Historicism style, probably of English origin. I acquired this exceptional piece from a well-kept collection.
Special highlights & details
• Extraordinary form: The coffee vessel is shaped like an elegant barrel and rests on an artfully curved frame.
• Magnificent decoration: The side handles are sculpted as majestic lion heads with rings in their mouths.
• Noble foundation: The frame stands on detailed animal paws, resting on small spheres.
• Absolutely complete: The set is complete! The original spout with light-colored handle and the accompanying spirit burner (rechaud) for keeping warm are present.
• Honest collector’s condition: The object has intentionally not been polished. It bears a beautiful, deep, decades-long dark silver patina, through which the silver shimmers mystically and iridescently in the light. A dream for connoisseurs who value the untouched antique character!
Condition, dimensions & shipping
The showpiece is in an age-appropriate excellent, unpolished collector’s condition (see detailed photos). There are no obvious maker’s marks visible, which is typical for high-quality early English pieces (such as Old Sheffield Plate) or due to the thick patina.
(Note: The book shown in the photos is for decoration only and is not part of the auction).
Sell my collection off.
Antique samovar, presumably English.
Title options
• Title 1: Antique barrel-shaped coffee samovar with lion heads Empire/Biedermeier showpiece (Rare)
• Title 2: Historicism coffee samovar silver-plated, complete with burner, lion paw feet, England?
Product description
Absolute showpiece for collectors: Antique, barrel-shaped coffee samovar / coffee urn with magnificent original patina
For sale is a museum-worthy rarity for lovers of historical gastronomy and silver objects: An antique, barrel-shaped coffee machine (samovar) in the classic Empire/Historicism style, probably of English origin. I acquired this exceptional piece from a well-kept collection.
Special highlights & details
• Extraordinary form: The coffee vessel is shaped like an elegant barrel and rests on an artfully curved frame.
• Magnificent decoration: The side handles are sculpted as majestic lion heads with rings in their mouths.
• Noble foundation: The frame stands on detailed animal paws, resting on small spheres.
• Absolutely complete: The set is complete! The original spout with light-colored handle and the accompanying spirit burner (rechaud) for keeping warm are present.
• Honest collector’s condition: The object has intentionally not been polished. It bears a beautiful, deep, decades-long dark silver patina, through which the silver shimmers mystically and iridescently in the light. A dream for connoisseurs who value the untouched antique character!
Condition, dimensions & shipping
The showpiece is in an age-appropriate excellent, unpolished collector’s condition (see detailed photos). There are no obvious maker’s marks visible, which is typical for high-quality early English pieces (such as Old Sheffield Plate) or due to the thick patina.
(Note: The book shown in the photos is for decoration only and is not part of the auction).
Sell my collection off.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
5 kg
Title additional information
Samovar probably England
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Chrome plated, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
46 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
25 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated period
1800-1850
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