Samovar
Object number2008.82.1 a,b
Date1897-1955
MediumSilver; brass
Credit LineGift of Florence Leebov
DescriptionSamovar. Silver urn. Conical body, wider above circular base. Two handles: embossed flowers on each handle; base of handles decorated with image of the face of an animal with tongue sticking out, feathery wings(?) on both sides of face. Brass spout with turning knob on top. Circular silver lid with round knob at top.Dimensions(a) Height: 19.125 ; Width/ Length: 12.5; Diameter (including handles and spout): 46.5(b) H: 5.25 ; W/L: 11.75 ; D: 37
Inscriptions(a)
Engraved on front of body, "HOTEL HENRY / [coat of arms with "AMAT / VICTORIA / CURAM" on banner]".
Historical NotesSilver samovar used at the Hotel Henry, most likely to hold warm water for tea. D.F. Henry opened the Hotel Henry in 1896(7) and promoted it as the only fireproof hotel between New York City and Chicago. Located on Fifth Avenue, the hotel had 160 rooms, each with a telephone, bathroom, and running water.
Related institution
Hotel Henry
Related person
D. F. Henry
Terms
On View
On view
1942
H.C. Fry Glass Company
1914
Thorner Brothers
c. 1935
American Safety Table Company
c. 1902
