This is what is looks like. As I said it at one time had three legs. I don't believe it was ever a samovar or part of one. According to Wikipeda Samovar had four legs.

I think this was hand hammered out a a flat sheet and then shaped after. There is a evidence of a ragged kind of line in the metal from the top to the bottom. It is more evident on the insdie where large black marks are left where this was probably joined.

The Metal is not extra heavy. However I don't know the practices at that time, but the intended uses are a planter or more likely a pot in which hot coals were placed to heat a room. The lip turns up and would have accommodated a lid.


I appreciate immensely your help. From what is shown is there any indication of what year is was made?
It has as I said been in the family since at least 1040. I MADE A MISTAKE I MEANT - 1940.