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What is a Russian tea maker?

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What is a Russian tea maker?
A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Copper Russian Samovar
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Russian samovar with copper and brass body with original patina. Measurements
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Vintage 1930s Russian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass, Copper

Russian Samovar
By Brandimarte
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, sophisticated Russian-style samovar is more than a functional object, it is a
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2010s Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Russian Samovar Doll Teapot Cosy, Teapot Cover
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Russian samovar doll teapot cosy or samovar teapot cover. This large sized handmade doll
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Tea Sets

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Brass Coal Heated Russian Samovar
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your bar, cellar or cabinet with this decorative samovar. Crafted in Russia circa 1898
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Early 20th Century Russian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Russian samovar tea urn mounted as a lamp. Exceptional quality and detail with oversized
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20th Century Russian Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Circa 1885 Russian Brass Samovar
Located in Germantown, MD
Fabulous and large Circa 1885 brass and Wood Russian Samovar, dated 1885. Hallmarks in front and
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian More Dining and Enterta...

Materials

Brass

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