Electrified vintage Metal Samovar. A Samovar is a heated metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water in Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and some parts of East Asia. Since the heated water is typically used to make tea, this samovar has a ring-shaped attachment around the chimney to hold and heat a teapot. Though traditionally heated with coal or charcoal, many newer samovars use electricity to heat water in a manner similar to an electric water boiler (Information From Wikipedia). This samovar is electrified but has not been tested. Underside is marked with numbers. Approximately 17 inches in height by 13 inches in width with side handles. Some fogginess of metal, might need polishing. Vintage samovar, electrified water tea kettle , Vintage Kitchenware. 7