Inverted Onion Domes 925 Silver — Set of 6 with Tray

Six conical beakers with bases shaped like golden onion domes — just like the spires of Russian cathedrals. When all six are placed upside down on the round tray, the set resembles a miniature cathedral with six golden towers. These are Perevörtischi, Russian "turn-over" beakers that can only be set down once they have been drained — a tradition dating back to Peter the Great, still practiced today among friends, business partners, and families.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver with hand-engraved niello and fine gold plating
• Type: Perevörtischi (turn-over beakers) with golden onion domes
• Motif: Floral niello ornaments on all beakers, niello rosette on the tray
• Set contents: 7 pieces — 6 beakers (approx. 40 ml each) + 1 round tray

We do not currently have reliable data on the precise measurements and weight of the individual beakers and the tray — please inquire separately if needed.

Material and craftsmanship

All six beakers feature floral niello ornaments on polished 925 silver — black hand-engraving in line relief, fused into the silver surface. The golden domes, the gold rims at the top and bottom, as well as the gold-plated center of the tray provide warm accents against the black and silver of the niello. The tray itself features a niello rosette in the center that only becomes visible when all the beakers are removed — a small surprise for the host tidying up at the end. The set comes from the SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug, a center with 340 years of niello tradition. Each beaker goes through several manual steps, from hand-engraving to niello inlay, gilding, and polishing; slight differences between the six beakers are not flaws, but rather the individual signature of the engraving.

Usage and occasions

Six is the number for a full table — six business partners, six family members, six friends who get together once a year and do it right. This set is designed for occasions when everyone is sitting at the table and the toast is shared by all. Each beaker holds approx. 40 ml, a classic vodka portion: served ice-cold, downed in one go, and placed upside down on the tray so that, in the end, six golden domes point upwards. The onion dome (Russian Lukovitsa) is the most distinctive element of Russian church architecture, from St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow to the wooden churches in the north of the country — on this beaker, it becomes a crown that you hold in your hand while you drink, and return to its place as soon as you are finished. The set is suitable for company anniversaries, family celebrations, and meetings of friends with a shared history, as well as an impressive gift for an entire group of business associates.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

Engraving on the beakers is possible upon inspection — we will check if and where this can be done beforehand on the specific piece. Upon request with your order, we will include a personally designed SilberVerse card in photo format (15 × 10 cm landscape), created free of charge and as a unique item for this occasion.

Care

Clean the beakers and tray by hand with warm water and dry both with a soft cloth. A silver polishing cloth removes tarnish without damaging the gold-plated domes or the niello ornaments. Avoid the dishwasher and abrasive agents so that the gold and niello retain their contrast permanently.

Frequently asked questions

What do the golden domes symbolize?

The onion dome (Lukovitsa) is the trademark of Russian church architecture. On the Perevörtischi, it becomes the crown of the overturned beaker — when all six stand on the tray, it looks like a miniature cathedral with six golden towers.

Are the Perevörtischi also available for smaller groups?

Yes, our 3-piece set with a stand is intended for three people.

For what occasion is this set suitable?

Six beakers represent a large gathering: a company anniversary, a family celebration, a reunion of friends with a long history, or a representative gift for an entire circle of business associates.

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