For more than 250 years, the samovar has occupied an honored place in Russian homes. Not only the centerpiece of the table but a prized family heirloom as well. Keeping water hot all day (and often, all night, too) so it could be added to the teapot to make a piping hot cup of tea, anytime. Most were produced in Tula, the Russian samovar capital. Early samovars, from the Russian "sam" (self) and "varit" (to boil), were made of brass or copper and heated by burning charcoal or wood. Modern samovars are made from highly polished chrome steel or decorated with colorful enameling. Ours are from the famous Tula factory, producers of fine samovars since 1745. Sure to become an heirloom for the next generation. Chrome-steel, wood/charcoal burning, 4½ litres, 16" high.

Antique Brass Samovar

Seal the deal or toast "to your health" with these elegant cognac stems and vodka cups. Straight from top-secret Kremlin vaults, each is 20-40 years old and .875 pure silver. Inner bowls plated with 18-karat gold so as not to flavor your favorite elixir. Each displays intricate hand-engraving. Hand-polished and gift-boxed with certificate of authenticity. Quantities limited. Who knows, they may even have been used to toast peace and cooperation between the superpowers!

In the 19th century, Russian pharmacists used these to powder chemicals to make medicines and elixirs. (Cooks used them to crush garlic, herbs and spices, too.) Solid brass and polished to a gleam. Wonderful accent to your kitchen, den or office. Ideal gift for your neighborhood pharmacist, too!
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Large, with handles, 5"-7" tall, 6-10 lbs.
Large, without handles, 5"-7" tall, 6-10lbs. (not pictured)
Medium, with handles, 4" tall, 5-6 lbs. (not pictured)
Medium, without handles, 4" tall, 4-5 lbs. (not pictured)
Small, with handles, 4 lbs. (not pictured)
Small, without handles, 4 lbs. (not pictured)

For centuries, coppersmiths in Russia's Southern republic of Dagestan have perfected the art of hand-hammering copper. The intricate engraving is almost an art form unto itself. We have a few bliuda (platters). Vintage '40s-'50s, each with traditional (mostly symmetrical) engraved designs. Each is a 50-year-old, handcrafted work of art, so styles and sizes may vary. 20"-24", 9 lbs.

For centuries, coppersmiths in Russia's Southern republic of Dagestan have perfected the art of hand-hammering copper. The intricate engraving is almost an art form unto itself. We have a few kazani (kettles designed for the rice dish, plov). Vintage '40s-'50s, each with traditional (mostly symmetrical) engraved designs. Each is a 50-year-old, handcrafted work of art, so styles and sizes may vary. 11½"x15", 13 lbs.

19th-century copper kitchen implement, Kotelok
Antique copper pitcher
Antique copper vessel
19th Century Copper Kitchen Implement, Kovsh