Large Russian polished brass samovar urn mounted as a lamp. Exceptional quality and detail with oversized turned wooden handles on each side and a tall double light head with a brass finial. Brass Russian Samovar. Vasily Stephanovich Batashev - Tula, Russia. Decorative Antique Imperial Russian Brass Samovar, Late 19th Century This beautiful antique brass samovar is set atop a square footed base. This incredible samovar has been refurbished to its' original grandeur and clear coated to stay that way. Not operational - decorative antique. Makers marks on bottom rim include the imperial Russian eagle seal. Sits on square 6.5", footed base. Height is 32" at the very top of finial. Height of the brass body is 20" H. Width is 17" at widest point of handles. Estimate about 16.5" depth of main body. Makers marks on bottom rim include the imperial Russian eagle seal. Believed to be made by Vasily Stepanovich Batashev, one of the most famous samovar creators from Tula, Russia. This is a gorgeous piece of metal artwork.