A MINIATURE IRANIAN SILVER SAMOVAR
Iran, 20th century

Of typical elongated oval shape, with its matching serving tray, cup and miniature teapot, the body finely engraved with typical late Qajar motifs such as intertwined vegetal tendrils, arabesque medallions, rosettes and lotus flowers, and intricate fretwork and decorative bands, the base of the samovar stamped '84', 30.2cm high and the tray 21cm long.