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My family emigrated from Russia at the turn of the century to flee from the coupe of the Russian Czar and his family (the Romanovs). My family worked in one of their vacation homes and in the palace; in the midst of the overthrow, they grabbed what they could in order to pay their way to America. This was one of the items that did not get sold and is now passed on to each eldest daughter on my maternal families side. There are several date stamps and minimal damage to the actual piece; the teapot has been lost over the years. All of the etchings are legible, although I have no clue what they say.
Re: Russian Samovar circa 1890 owned by the Romanov family
This is similar to one we have from my grandparents emigrating from Russia. Did you ever get an appraisal?
Thanks!
Re: Russian Samovar circa 1890 owned by the Romanov family
Your samovar is typical of the late 19th century. The seals (designating awards given to the manufacturer) do not indicate royal provenance, nor does the Imperial eagle. Companies in Russia were often designated as
"official maker to the Tsar". This is still done in England, where the lion and unicorn appear on products made by "official makers to the Queen" - products that are not actually used BY the royal family. Samovars used by the Romanovs would have been much more ornate or costly than the one that you have. It could conceivably have come from servants quarters at a Russian palace, but it is a commonplace samovar - nice, attractive, but typical of those found in average Russian middle class homes.
Dmitri Belikovsky
Re: Russian Samovar circa 1890 owned by the Romanov family
Well,who would known better about samovars then Russian 8)
I have similar one( seals from different Imperial contries around,like awards for desing or something) and it is from Royal Russia period.I dont want to sell it because its a gift from my family who emigrated from Russia to Serbia,but i would be thankful for some informations.My e mail is [email protected],if you are interested I will send a photos...
Nenad Vasovic,thanks upfront
Re: Russian Samovar circa 1890 owned by the Romanov family
Dear Sir
This is Sajjad Sarikhan from Iran.
We have a Russian Samovar as same as yours. The Stamps are same and other specifications are too.
I am going to sell it but i dont know the estimated price.
Would you please give me more information about it.
Please give me reply to [email protected]
Best Regards
Sarikhan
Re: Russian Samovar circa 1890 owned by the Romanov family
romanovs have got a noble girl baby.they sent the baby to rasputins relatives in the wine basket (under the botles) They were take her bulgaria and they were give her a turkish family(bektashi religions(she did not make,join rutiels all her lifelong)).the turkish family grove her.one day she maried and her husband and their 6 suns,2 douthers went in turkey 1953 and she died in turkey. she said again and again “I am gallers princess”all her lifelong. may be feodravna or may be one members of the OTMA was mother of the baby who can belive but god knows