How Silver Came to Porcelain: The History of a Table Culture
Around 1381, a vase from China is mounted in silver and suddenly becomes a ewer. A journey through time from the treasury mount via Böttger, Meissen and Augsburg to the...
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How Silver Came to Porcelain: The History of a Table Culture
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Silver at the Jewish Table—Why Cups, Plates, and Candlesticks Look the Way They DoSilver at the Jewish Table—Why Cups, Plates, and Candlesticks Look the Way They Do
Why a kiddush cup is small and an Elijah cup is large, why a washing cup has two handles, and why silver ritual objects exist at all: an introduction for...
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Perevyortyshi — Why You Can't Put Your Cup Down in RussiaPerevyortyshi — Why You Can't Put Your Cup Down in Russia
Perevyortyshi are Russian shot glasses without a base. Drink up, turn over, prove your honor — a tradition dating back to Peter the Great. Three premium sets made of 925...
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Shine meets darknessShine meets darkness
Niello – the art of black inlay on 925 silver. Part 1 explains its origins, effects, and examples from hip flasks to service pieces – concise and comprehensive.
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Shine and Mystery: Your look behind the scenes of the blog series SilverStoriesShine and Mystery: Your look behind the scenes of the blog series SilverStories
Niello – the mysterious silver art from Russia. Learn how masterpieces are created from silver and black alloy in our blog series "Silver History."
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From Casting to Pendant: How Figurative Small Silver Sculptures are MadeFrom Casting to Pendant: How Figurative Small Silver Sculptures are Made
A two-centimeter pendant passes through several hands: casting in individual molds, deburring, filing, polishing. This is why two pieces of the same design are never quite identical.
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How a simple metal frame became an icon of tea cultureHow a simple metal frame became an icon of tea culture
One glass. One handle. A moment full of culture.This silver story tells of the origins of the Russian tea glass holder –and how they shine anew today as a gift...
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The Soul of Tea – How the Samovar Warmed the WorldThe Soul of Tea – How the Samovar Warmed the World
A silver host with a black heart: This story tells of the origin of the samovar – and how it transformed a teapot into a way of life. Historical, emotional,...
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The Song of Bratina – A work of art in silverThe Song of Bratina – A work of art in silver
A masterpiece of Russian craftsmanship: This silver Bratina bowl combines engraving, niello, and gilded details to create a magnificent symbol of cultural depth. Discover it now at SilberKosmos.
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Silver Stories – Episode 2Silver Stories – Episode 2
Discover the artfully engraved Nielloa matryoshka doll made of 925 silver. A masterpiece of Russian craftsmanship with niello, gilding, and soul.
