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

No medallion, no single figure — on this wine goblet, a dense network of blossoms, leaves, and tendrils covers the entire bowl. Executed in hand-engraved niello on 925 sterling silver, with golden surfaces gleaming between the black tendrils and a complete fine gold gilding on the interior. The largest and heaviest chalice in this line: a piece where the ornament itself becomes the motif.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, fine gold gilding (interior, rim, base)
• Dimensions: Ø 76 mm × H 172 mm
• Volume: approx. 230 ml
• Weight: approx. 233 g
• Technique: Hand-engraved niello, full-surface ornamentation
• Motif: floral tendril work without a central medallion
• Delivery: in a gift box

Material and craftsmanship

While other chalices feature a central motif — a flower, a fruit, a figure — this goblet deliberately dispenses with one. Instead, a dense network of blossoms, leaves, and tendrils spreads across the entire bowl, each line engraved into the silver by hand, the black niello alloy subsequently melted into the grooves by flame and chemically-physically bonded with the silver. Between the black tendrils, the gold shines through like light through a canopy of leaves. This principle of full-surface engraving holds its own weight in Russian silversmithing: there is no empty field where uncertainty could hide; every square centimeter of the bowl is designed. This makes this chalice the most elaborate in the line — and, at approx. 233 g, also the heaviest. The interior is completely gilded with fine gold, as are the rim and base ring; this imparts no metallic taste to the beverage.

Use and occasions

With approx. 230 ml, this goblet offers room for a generous red wine, a full-bodied white wine, or a balm that needs space to breathe. At Ø 76 mm, it is wider than the smaller chalices in the line, giving the wine more surface area to unfold. On a festive table, at a Christmas dinner or New Year's Eve party, this goblet becomes an eye-catcher — not through volume, but because the dense ornamentation casts shadows in the candlelight and shifts between silver and gold depending on the angle of the light. For a silver wedding anniversary, 925 silver is a natural gift choice, and for the wedding itself, such a chalice is a toast that will be remembered; can also be ordered as a pair by arrangement. For collectors of Russian silversmithing, the full-surface ornament without a central motif is an instantly recognizable hallmark of quality.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

Engraving is possible upon inspection — the bowl is completely covered with ornamentation, but there is often room on the base or stem for initials or a date. We check this individually before any personalization is carried out. With an engraving, we can include a SilberVerse card in 15 × 10 cm landscape format upon request — a digitally customized card tailored to the occasion, recipient, and message, each a unique piece and provided free of charge.

Care

Clean by hand with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, then dry with a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, aggressive cleaners, and scouring agents, as these can damage the gilding and the niello surface. A high-quality silver polishing cloth maintains the shine of the polished interstices. With regular polishing, the contrasts between the silver, gold, and niello black deepen even further over time.

Frequently asked questions

Why does this chalice seem more elaborate than other stemware?
The full-surface ornament covers the entire bowl — unlike chalices with a single medallion, every square centimeter here is engraved and filled with niello, which requires more work steps. Added to this are approx. 233 g of silver and the complete gilding.

Which drinks is the chalice suitable for?
With approx. 230 ml, it is suitable for red wine, full-bodied white wine, balm, or dessert wine. Clean by hand, not in the dishwasher.

Is an engraving possible?
Upon inspection — since the bowl is completely covered with ornaments, we check individually whether there is room for initials or a date on the base or stem.

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