Coffee spoon 925 silver gilt niello — Hops

This coffee spoon made of 925 sterling silver combines a gold-plated bowl with a niello ornament on the handle: the botanical hop motif, executed in fine hand engraving with a black niello inlay. At 93 mm long, it is designed for small coffee and espresso cups and is suitable as a single piece for a set table or as a gift for people who appreciate coffee culture.

At a Glance

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver
• Gilding: Gold-plated bowl
• Embellishment: Niello ornament, hop motif (cones, vines, leaves)
• Length: 93 mm
• Weight: approx. 13 g
• Collection: Hop
• Delivery: in a gift box
• Manufacturing: Made-to-Order

Material and Craftsmanship

The spoon is made of 925 sterling silver, with a gold-plated bowl. The hop motif is featured on the handle as a niello inlay — a technique in which a dark alloy is melted by hand into engraved lines. The result is a deep black drawing that is permanently bonded to the silver and does not lie on top like a coating, but becomes part of the metal itself. Cones, vines, and leaves of the hop plant form a motif rarely found in silver cutlery, giving the piece its own unique character.

Use and Occasions

A coffee spoon with hop niello suits every occasion where real silver is brought to the table — from daily espresso to a festive coffee table. It is suitable as a birthday or anniversary gift for coffee lovers, as a personalized present with engraving, or as an addition to an existing silver service. The spoon is delivered in a gift box, ready for presentation.

Engraving and SilberVerse Card

The back of the handle offers space for a personal engraving — initials, a date, or a short phrase. You can specify your engraving request when ordering. Upon request, we also include a personal SilberVerse card in photo format (15 × 10 cm landscape) — individually designed, suitable for the occasion, and currently free of charge.

Care

Hand wash with lukewarm water and mild dish soap, then dry with a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers and silver dips. The niello ornament is permanently fused and will not be damaged by normal cleaning; the gold-plated bowl is best polished only with a soft cloth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the hop motif on the spoon mean?
The Hop collection features a botanical motif rarely chosen for silver cutlery — cones, vines, and leaves, hand-engraved and fused with niello. It is particularly suitable for coffee and indulgence culture at the table.

Is the spoon completely gold-plated?
No — the bowl is gold-plated, the handle features silver with the niello inlay of the hop motif. This contrast of gold and niello-black is typical for this collection.

How long does manufacturing take?
The spoon is made-to-order. Contact us before ordering if you need current information on delivery time.

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Further tableware with niello hand engraving can be found under Tableware & Silver Cutlery. For suitable gift occasions, also check out our Gift Ideas.