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Samovar from Russia or China
My Grandfather served behind the lines for the OSS in China. He brought back a Samovar and accessories. We have very little information beyond that
Height 23 inches, 10 inch width at the handles and 6 inch width at the base
Inherited
Yes
Hi Chris,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Danish brass samovar with associated cups
early/mid 20th Century
The samovar with tall cylindrical chimney, scrolled handles and vase-form body on short feet, marked ""W. Spies / Helsingor" and "alla monda"; together with an oval pierced brass tray with scrolled feet and six squat one-handled cups marked with an unidentified triangular mark.
samovar 23 inches tall overall
CONDITION: The samovar and tray appear to be in generally good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 400-600 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
I was able to add 5 more pictures. Please let me know if need anymore! Thank you
Hi Chris,
Does the "W. Spies / Helsingor" and "alla monda" marks go with the samovar and the triangular mark go with the cups/tray?
Thanks,
Delia
Hi! Yes that is correct ....thanks!
Good morning, Chris,
Thank you for the additional photos.
I couldn't find the triangular mark anywhere in my marks books or online but the W. Spies mark is certainly Danish and Scandinavian marks are not as well documented as those from other Continental countries. Most samovars of this form and decoration (fairly plain) typically sell for between $400-600 when offered at auction these days.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns; otherwise you're all set here.
Have a great day,
Delia
Hi there yes there are marks on both! Let me see if I can upload them here