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Regency Samovar (1795-1837)
Deja Vu St Leonards
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Regency Samovar (1795-1837)

19th century
Description

An exceptional Regency period samovar dating from 1795-1837, showcasing the era's fascination with Egyptian design following Napoleon's campaigns. This magnificent piece exemplifies the Egyptomania that swept through British decorative arts during the early 19th century, when exotic motifs and classical forms merged to create objects of extraordinary beauty and cultural significance.

Key Features:

Authentic Regency period provenance (1795-1837)

Egyptian-inspired decorative elements reflecting period Egyptomania

Crafted in brass and copper with rich patina

Dimensions: 33 x 25 x 23 cm

Functional samovar design with decorative appeal

Exceptional condition for age

Historical Context:

The Regency period marked a golden age of British design, characterised by elegance, refinement, and a passion for classical antiquity. This samovar captures the spirit of an era when tea-drinking rituals were elevated to social ceremonies, and every object in a refined household reflected taste, education, and worldliness.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Regency Copper Tea Urn to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195478
Dealers Internal Reference
99
Dealers Notes

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St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

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Description
An exceptional Regency period samovar dating from 1795-1837, showcasing the era's fascination with Egyptian design following Napoleon's campaigns. This magnificent piece exemplifies the Egyptomania that swept through British decorative arts during the early 19th century, when exotic motifs and classical forms merged to create objects of extraordinary beauty and cultural significance.
fig 1. An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base.
fig 1. Regency Samovar (1795-1837)

Key Features:

Authentic Regency period provenance (1795-1837)

Egyptian-inspired decorative elements reflecting period Egyptomania

Crafted in brass and copper with rich patina

Dimensions: 33 x 25 x 23 cm

Functional samovar design with decorative appeal

fig 2. An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base.
fig 2. Regency Samovar (1795-1837)

Exceptional condition for age

Historical Context:

“
The Regency period marked a golden age of British design, characterised by elegance, refinement, and a passion for classical antiquity.
Deja Vu St Leonards

This samovar captures the spirit of an era when tea-drinking rituals were elevated to social ceremonies, and every object in a refined household reflected taste, education, and worldliness.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Regency Copper Tea Urn to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195478
Dealers Internal Ref
99
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base.
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Archive I An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base.

Regency Samovar (1795-1837)

Archive II An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base. View II
Archive III An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base. View V
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Deja Vu St Leonards
Telephone 07538 552888
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53 Norman Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0EG
United Kingdom
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An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base.
Regency Samovar (1795-1837)
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An antique Regency metal tea urn featuring a dome lid with finial, Greek key engraved band, zoomorphic side handles, and a brass spigot on a pedestal base.
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FAQs

A Regency samovar, or tea urn, is a heated metal vessel produced during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, designed to heat water and serve tea during formal social occasions.

Tea urns from the Regency era were predominantly crafted from copper, brass, or Sheffield plate, often featuring cast brass taps, handles, and internal heating chambers for iron heating rods.

Authentic Regency pieces typically feature classical motifs such as Greek key friezes, lion-mask or animal-head handles, pedestal footings, and evidence of hand-soldered or riveted construction.

A Regency tea urn can be displayed as a decorative focal point on a dining sideboard, kitchen island, or console table to add historical texture and classical metalwork to a room.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid abrasive chemical polishes that can remove the established surface patina or damage delicate metal engraving.
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