thanks for the information. Very helpful.
So even though the samovar was made in 1896, the manufacturer added stamps from awards it received in previous decades for other samovars or...
But if it was made in 1896, how can there be award seals from much earlier years? The samovar had to be manufactured before the oldest award...
The oldest seal is dated 1883. But what's confusing is that under the main seal the date appears to be 1896 (see photo). [ATTACH]
thanks
just added a cpl...
Thanks -- I'm new to this. Just edited to show images, I hope.
Sorry -- I'm new to this. Just did what you suggested. Does it help? thanks
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi there .. Thanks to the folks who suggested I...
I found this old post -- I have what I believe is the same Samovar. Were you ever able to determine its identity or translate the engravings? thanks
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