Pre-Revolutionary Small Brass Samovar

Pre-revolutionary small brass samovar. Theories abound for it's existence. One is that it might have been carried around for a quick boil of water to prepare one or two cups of tea. Another theory is that it is part of a child's tea set. And one last theory is that is was a salesman's sample. Hand made, probably Tula - see the array of nuts holding the knobs. In distressed, used condition. Missing key. 14" tall. An unusual addition to a samovar collection. 1 only.