posted on October 1, 2006 01:52:56 PM new
A friend bought this item back from India in the 1960's. It's a HUGE (25 inches tall) ornate "pitcher". It stands in a large deep round brass container (22 inches in diameter/8 1/2 inches deep). The bottom of this container has a brass plate with a ceramic knob. It looks like maybe coals were placed in the bottom of the container and the pitcher could then be separated from the coals by the brass plate. I'd be most appreciative if anyone could tell me if this item has a specific name and could enlighten me as to its use. Thanks for any help!
[ edited by blueyes29 on Oct 1, 2006 01:54 PM ]
posted on October 1, 2006 08:23:45 PM new
Amber...I was thinking maybe samovar too...this one doesn't look like the European/Russian ones on eBay but it sort of struck a chord...Hope someone can recognize it and let me know for sure...
posted on October 2, 2006 08:56:31 AM new
You're 100% correct, "Zippy"...THANKS so much...I'm continually amazed and awed at the vast amount of information folks on this board have and are willing to share...You're TERRIFIC!
