The exhibition of Russian samovars will delve into the Russian tradition of tea drinking through a remarkable display of samovars, drawn from the significant collection of Sheldon Luskin, a resident of Florida.
Translated as ‘self-boiler,’ samovars are metal urns used to boil water for tea. Before the introduction of electrical appliances, they were essential to Russian tea drinking traditions.
The samovars from the Luskin collection originate from various 19th century producers. Boasting a variety of imaginative designs, the samovars on display will familiarize Museum visitors with this unique art form and Russian traditions of hospitality.
The samovar collection of Sheldon Luskin started in 1971 in Greece when Sheldon bought his first Tula samovar made at the famous Batashev samovar factory. The collection includes samovars made of a variety of materials. The gem of the collection is the silver samovar designed by Faberge for the household of Grand Duke Michael, son of Nicholas I. Other noteworthy silver pieces were designed by Ivan Khlebnikov, Peter Sevriugin and other well-known silversmiths of 19th century Russia.
The Museum of Russian Art thanks Dr. Leon Frid and Ellen Garbo for their generous support of this exhibition.
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