RUSSIA, CIRCA 1880

Details

A brass and ivory Samovar 'Cockerel'**
Russia, circa 1880
Stylistically cast and engraved as a cockerel, standing on two claw feet and tail, the bulbous body chased and engraved with a Russian adage, the spout formed as the cockerel's head with red cabochon eyes, the sides with ivory-mounted handles, between bands of stylised flowers, the detachable domed cover, chimney and top similarly decorated and mounted, apparently unmarked
with chimney 24.3/8in. (62cm.) high

Special notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Sale room notice

Please note as the samovar is mounted with ivory handles prospective purchasers are advised to read the Important Notice Regarding the Sale of Property Incorporating Materials from Endangered Species on page 10 of the catalogue.

Lot Essay

For another example of a samovar 'Cockerel' dating from 1870s in the State Russian Museum, see E.A. Ivanova, Russian Samovars, (Leningrad, 1971), plates 91-92; and Copenhagen, Christiansborg Palace, Maria Feodorovna Empress of Russia; an Exhibition about the Danish Princess who became Empress of Russia, (1997), no.93 illustrated with a tray, dating from 1880s.

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