Samovar antique (wood, coal) a description, tips for choosing

The Samovar is a device for boiling water. It can rightly be considered a truly Russian invention. Instead the valuable item in our culture is equated to the dolls and balalaika.

Device samovars

All Built samovars on the same principle, despite their diversity. Each of the samovar there is a wall. This is the basis of the device. Here pour water you want to boil. On top of the wall is fused a ring is a circle.

The wall device is attached to the plate pompom. It begins with the crane. The handle of the faucet is called a branch. This is one of the jewelry samovar, as the branch is performed in unusual forms.

Inside a samovar there is a tube called a jug. It put fuel. The pitcher has a cap with which it is closed. The lower part of the device is called the cervix. The base - tray. Also, each of the samovar, you will see a handle.

The heater are (small hole on lid) releases steam during boiling. Also located on top of burner. Is it necessary to install a teapot. Through the closed ring is the flow of air.

Types

The shape of the samovar is possible to determine the life of the product. Embossed and faceted form proves strong, sturdy frame. This samovar will last ten years and will long please you with its unchanged form.

Smooth and round the device can not boast of longevity. Such samovars susceptible to mechanical damage: dents and scratches. Therefore, the spherical shape of the devices is not very popular. To our days there were few such instances.

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There are three types of samovars:

1. Antique Samovar – this is traditional Russian device. For water heating use fuel wood origin: charcoal of wood, dry chips, bumps. Antique samovar have to have inside the tube. The amount and form of such devices are different.
2. Samovar electric is the easiest to use to date. It works from the mains. Shape of these devices is also different. The maximum amount comes to 45 litres.
3. Samovar combo is a happy medium. The device combines electrical and flame (coal) samovars.

Etymology

Historians are still arguing about the origin of the word "samovar". This device was called in Russia on-to a miscellaneous: in Kursk it was called "Samaritan", in Yaroslavl - “samharam", on the Vyatka land "samgreen”. However, the idea observed single - "self-boiling."

Some researchers believe that the word is borrowed from Tatar. In this language "kettle" sounds like "Sabar". However, the first version of supporters is still a lot more.

First samovars

The history of the samovar almost unexplored. The invention of this device attributed to the ancient Romans, and Russia, and even China. In China there is indeed a similar device, called the "Ho-Ho". It is made from metal or porcelain. In China hot pot serves soups.

Legend has it that the samovar were brought to Russia by Peter the Great. And he got this strange apparatus in the Netherlands. In another version of the samovar created the blacksmith Demidov. He was a resident of Tula, but the unit was manufactured, as in the Urals.

According to the documents the following is known: in the city of Tula in 1778, began the first manufacture of devices for boiling water. Manufacturers were brothers Lisitsyna. Due to this historical fact Tula is considered the birthplace of the samovar. However, in 1740, at Demidova in the inventory of the property found a samovar! It turns out that the first devices have been used in the Urals, and then in Tula, Moscow and St. Petersburg.

In the middle of the XIX century in Russia was opened 30 samovar factories. A year in Russia was producing 100 thousands of devices of different sizes, shapes and coloring. Over time they were modified, but not out of fashion. Even today people continue to buy these devices. And both electric and conventional flame Tula samovar.

Traditional samovar: design and operation

Is considered a Classic wood-burning samovar. It is called re. Tea from such a device acquires the scent of smoke. For this property it and appreciate it. How does the antique samovar? The tube is placed a smoldering charcoal or wood. Due to the current of air, coal erupted. Heated air goes up and heats the water in the wall.

Once the water begins to boil, put the kettle up for tea. In the end, the air thrust is reduced and the boiling water slows down. Gradually the kettle boils and the tea is brewed.

The Pros and cons of glowing samovar

The Advantages of classical models:

• A tradition. Antique samovar - a symbol of Russia. This is the option that was used by our ancestors.
• High insulation. Water in coal samovar longer remains hot.
• The Taste of tea. The drink gets the flavor and aroma of smoke.

Cons of coal samovar:

• Price. Coal is the device more expensive than electric. Although if you love Antiques, then the price will not be a hindrance.
• Limitationsuse. Such device kindle only outdoors or in a room with extractor fan.
• Difficulties in the process. If the device was extinguished, to light it again is a headache. You have to pour water, clean up embers, again to pour water and only after that again start to melt.

Recommendations for choosing and cost

If you decide to buy a wood-burning samovar, then you need to remember the following guidelines:

• Verify all components of the product, especially the pipe.
• Choose a product with a pitcher of thick iron. Bad metal will not withstand long exposure to high temperatures. This leads to the fact that the device will quickly deteriorate and you will have to repair it.
• Give preference to relief forms of the product. Spherical designs are easy to damage. Long they do not serve you.

The Price of goods depends on three factors: material, form and volume. Choosing flame samovar on firewood, you must remember that products made of brass are cheaper devices of the same shape, but made of other materials. Nickel is more expensive, as they are easy to care for and use. Even more designs are made of tombac (double brass).

For jewelry up to 3 liters you will have to pay more than for products from 3 to 8 liters. This is because the release of small samovarchik was less than the release of their bulk counterparts. Now you know all about the samovar and how they differ. Follow the recommendations and you can't go wrong.