Description

This authentic Tula electric samovar, made in 1988, is in excellent condition, with no signs of use inside (no scale deposits). The cable and instructions are included. The date of manufacture is December 1988. Details: This classic 3-liter Soviet household electric samovar, "Egoist," was manufactured at the B. L. Vannikov Shtamp Machine-Building Plant in Tula, and was produced in 1988. Model ES 3.0/1.0-220 faceted (OTK stamp #25 is located in the bottom line next to this model): * Volume: 3.0 liters * Heating element power: 1.0 kW (220 V) * Price in the USSR (1988): 47 rubles Key features: * Material: The body, lid, tray, and faucet are made of brass (often designated as tombac or rolled brass grade L63/L68 in Soviet documentation) without a nickel- or chrome-plated finish—the so-called "yellow" (non-nickel-plated) samovar, which is prized more than shiny nickel-plated versions for its classic, "antique" look and warm hue. The interior is food-grade tinned (pewter). The fittings (handles, knobs on the lid, and faucet) are made of black carbolite (Bakelite). * Weight: Dry weight (excluding water and cord) for 3-liter brass models from the Shtamp factory is approximately 3.2–3.6 kg.