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Description:
For sale is an authentic antique 19th-century Imperial Russian brass samovar that has been converted into a unique, rustic table lamp base. Produced in Tula, Russia, the main body features crisp stamped Imperial Russian award medals and Tsar portraits, including double-headed eagle crests and stamps dated 1870, 1879, and 1884 (referencing Tsar Alexander II).
Origin: Tula, Imperial Russia (Late 19th Century)
Conversion: Professionally adapted into an electric table lamp with a brass lamp harp riser, bayonet socket mount, and an inline cord switch.
Material: Heavy Solid Brass with original wooden handle accents
Stamps & Markings: Clear Imperial Russian factory marks (\"Фабрика...\"), medal crests, and double-headed eagles engraved across the body and lid.
Condition Details:
Pre-owned antique converted condition.
Brass Casing: Intact overall with rich age tarnish, light surface scratches, and minor shallow dents consistent with 140+ years of age.
Electrical / Lamp Hardware: Includes a light fitting and shade harp mount on top. Features a modern twin-pin 2-pin plug (may require a UK adapter or rewiring). Untested for working order; sold strictly as-is for spares, restoration, or decorative lighting project.
An extraordinary statement lighting piece for vintage, eclectic, or rustic interiors!
Please inspect high-resolution photographs for exact detail and physical condition.