🖼 1. A work of art with function – The form tells the story
One look is enough – and you know: This is no ordinary samovar.
The body round like a dome, the base ennobled like a throne, the lid like a crown.
Every line, every curve, follows an inner harmony. The silhouette of this samovar is reminiscent of Russian classical architecture—with elements reminiscent of the domes of Orthodox churches, reminiscent of the splendor of bygone eras.
The handles form like gilded arabesques, sweeping and expressive. The interplay of symmetry, volume, and dynamism creates an object that is both monumental and inviting.
Here, silver becomes language – and the samovar becomes the narrator.
🎨 2. Niello – The art of deep shadows
The heart of this object is its surface: engraved scenes, artfully blackened with niello – an ancient Russian technique that makes silver-black speak.
Engraved with the finest hand, the recesses are filled with black silver sulfide – and what remains is a contrast of light and dark, life and line .
You can recognize people drinking tea , talking, or in moments of pause. These are everyday scenes from past centuries that live on in eternal silence on the silver.
The level of detail is astonishing: faces, clothing, hands – all carved in miniature, all meaningful.
✨ 3. Gilding – warmth in a noble shine
Wherever the eye should rest, fine gold shines:
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The tap , framed by a baroque decoration
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The handles that almost appear like wings
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The lid knob , like a flaming finish
These gildings are not just decorative—they are highlights , they set accents, and lend the object its prestigious aura . It's as if the gold embraces the silver—not to outdo it, but to ennoble it.
🔧 4. Functional Art – A Masterpiece with Soul
As artistic as it is, this samovar is not just an exhibit.
It is fully functional – ready to heat real tea, warm real conversations, and accompany real moments.
But: It is also a rarity.
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Handmade on request
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Production time approx. 2–3 months
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Limited number , currently only available from the manufacturer
Whoever owns it owns a work that would not be out of place in a museum .
🏷 5. Art in its purest form
This samovar represents an idea of art that is not finished but alive.
It will become part of your history, your rooms, your everyday life – or remain as a silver heirloom for the next generation.
It is a symbol, a tool, a decoration, a narrative, an encounter.
A samovar like this is not just made – it was thought of.
🛍 SilverArt for collectors – soon available in the shop
The samovar “Teplaya Beseda” is one of the rarest pieces in our collection.
You will soon find it in the category:
👉 Nielloa – Silver ink
👉 Silver collectibles
It is more than an object – it is a living work of art , created for lovers of the extraordinary.
Get this masterpiece while it's available.
→ Limited quantities only. Available upon request. Coming soon to SilberKosmos.