NOT YET FOR SALE This is the largest space exploration propaganda item ever produced by the USSR. This samovar depicts the planet Saturn and Sputnik, the first artificial satellite launched on Earth on October 4, 1957. This electric samovar has a capacity of 2.5 liters and is in original condition. There are only a few samovars of this model left in circulation, as they cost 30 rubles at the time, a fortune for the average Soviet citizen. This samovar can be seen, among other places, in the Science Museum in London and the Space Museum in Moscow. With the push button under the samovar, it is easy to switch on and off. It is a complete set of samovar, 6 podstakannik Sputnik teacup holders and 6 glasses. Here are some technical specifications: Height: 45 cm Width: 22 cm Weight: 2.3 kg 4200 grams Materials: Brass (housing) Bakelite (rings of Saturn) the spherical Sputnik handle and the samovar tap 220 volts, 800 watts Made in 1977
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