Stem glass 925 Silver Niello Floral Gilt — Wine Goblet 230 ml

The largest chalice in our stemware line — 230 ml capacity, 233 grams of silver, and a niello ornament that covers the entire bowl like a dense garden of blossoms and tendrils. No medallion, no single figure — on this wine goblet, the ornamentation itself is the motif. The floral tendrils in niello black intertwine across the entire surface, interrupted only by golden background areas shining through between the blossoms. Inside, fine gold radiates warmth, while the rim and foot ring feature golden accents. A niello band on the foot repeats the tendril theme. In your hand, you hold not a wine chalice, but a piece of Russian garden art in silver.

Full-Surface Ornamentation — When the Pattern Itself Tells the Story

While other chalices feature a central motif — a lotus flower, grapes, St. George the Victorious — this goblet foregoes a single image. Instead, a dense network of blossoms, leaves, and tendrils covers the entire bowl. Every line is hand-engraved into the silver, the niello melted in by hand over a flame. The gold shines through the black tendrils like sunlight through a canopy of leaves. As you turn the chalice, you constantly discover new details — a blossom opening, a leaf curling, a tendril intertwining with the next.

This ornamental principle has a long tradition in Russian silversmithing: the full-surface niello engraving demonstrates the master's skill in its full breadth. There is no empty space to hide — every square centimeter of the bowl is designed. This makes this chalice the most elaborate in the line and the heaviest (233 grams).

230 ml — The Chalice for a Grand Wine

230 ml is enough for a generous sip of red wine, for a robust white wine, or for a balsam that needs room to breathe. The chalice is 172 mm high with a diameter of 76 mm — wider than its smaller siblings, which gives the wine more surface area to develop. The internal gilding protects the silver from wine acid and imparts no off-flavor.

On a festive table, this goblet is the eye-catcher — not because it is loud, but because the dense ornamentation casts shadows and moves in candlelight. The niello black and gold change their intensity depending on the angle of light. A crystal glass next to it becomes invisible.

For Whom This Wine Goblet is the Right Gift

Wine Lovers: Those who don't just drink wine but savor it, who taste the difference between barrique and stainless steel tanks, deserve a chalice that is taken as seriously as the wine within.

Festive Table: For Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve dinner, or an anniversary celebration — a goblet that stands on a set table like a centerpiece, only one from which you drink.

Wedding and Silver Anniversary: 925 sterling silver for a silver anniversary — that's a natural fit. And for the wedding itself, this chalice makes for a memorable toast. Also available as a pair upon request.

Collectors: The full-surface ornament without a central motif is the most demanding form of niello engraving — a readily recognizable mark of quality for connoisseurs. In combination with the Lotus Chalice (175 ml) and the Grape Chalice (210 ml), a trio is created that showcases the full range of SevChern ornamentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Floral Wine Goblet 230 ml

Why is this chalice the most expensive in the line?
The full-surface ornament covers the entire bowl — every square centimeter is engraved and filled with niello. This requires more working hours than a chalice with a single medallion. In addition, there are 233 grams of silver and the gilding.

What drinks is the chalice suitable for?
230 ml is ideal for red wine, full-bodied white wine, balsam, or dessert wine. The internal gilding protects against acid. Clean with warm water, do not put in the dishwasher.

What distinguishes this chalice from the other stemware?
Volume (230 ml = the largest), ornamentation (full-surface instead of medallion), and weight (233 g = the heaviest). The Lotus Chalice has 175 ml with a floral medallion, the Grape Chalice 210 ml with a grape motif.

Is engraving possible?
Upon request — the bowl is completely covered with ornament, but there is space on the foot or stem for initials or a date.