Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Samovar or self-boiler, accession number 7-10170a-e, described as solid, combustible burning samovar composed of burner and (a) kettle with (b) spigot handle, on 4 footed base and 2 wooden handles. (c) cover has chimney hole, steam vent and 2 knob handles for lifting; marked with "1 (star with circle around it) 46" (d) chimney top has fluted edge and 9 vent holes; (e) chimney pipe has elbow at 39cm and riveted handle. plated brass (white metal). from Tula, Russia.