Tea Gift Set in 925 Silver, Gilded, with Niello — Inspiration

Two cups, gold inside, in a gift box. This newly made silver tea gift set consists of six pieces, namely two cups, two saucers and two spoons, with niello and gilding. It suits Christmas and a wedding anniversary.

Silver tea gift set: two cups, two saucers, two spoons

The two bowl-shaped cups are shallow and each has a handle. Outside they are silver with a narrow niello band; inside they are gilded, as are the handle and foot ring. The two saucers bear a niello rim band and a gold rim. The two spoons are fully gilded, bowl and handle, and have a niello handle end.

All six pieces lie in a gift box. The set was newly made by SevChern in Veliky Ustyug.

Gold inside, niello at the rim

The gold sits where you look as you drink: inside the cup. Outside, the silver remains visible; a narrow band runs around the cup and a second around the rim of the saucer.

Niello, the dark filling of engraved lines, appears here as a fine line, not as a large surface. In the handle end of the spoon it becomes a small blossom, pricked by hand.

For Christmas and a wedding anniversary

Between candles and fir branches the box opens, and gold gleams inside the cups. The wedding anniversary gets its opening this way, even before the tea is poured.

For a wedding anniversary, the set suits a couple who take time for tea in the evening.

Inspiration: the line of this set

Inspiration is a name we gave the line; the manufacturer does not use it. The same line includes a set with a tea strainer.

A name on the saucer: engraving after checking

The flat centre of the saucers can be considered for an engraving after checking. We check this on the piece and discuss the name and lettering with you.

For a few lines, the SilberVerse is an option, free on request. The verse is matched individually to the occasion and names, together with a photo card measuring 15 × 10 cm.

Tea Gift Set Inspiration: briefly answered

Which tea strainer goes with the gilded cups?
A gilded strainer on a handle, with niello on the grip: the Aurora Gold tea strainer.

How do I care for the gilded pieces?
Ideally, clean the pieces with water and a soft cloth. The gilding is not polished, and a silver polishing cloth stays away from it; you can read more in the article Selective gilding at SevChern.

Where can I find more silver tea cups and services?
Single cups are shown in the category silver tea cups, larger sets among the silver tea services.

Is the set meant for two people?
Yes, it has two cups, two saucers and two spoons, so a place setting for two.

How is the set delivered?
In a gift box; its model and appearance may vary.