Teapot 925 Silver Gilt Niello 500 ml — Botanica

105 mm diameter, 145 mm width, 125 mm height, 500 ml, approx. 367 g solid 925 silver — this is the teapot from the Botanica collection, the piece around which everything else revolves. The spout, handle, and lid finial are warm-gold plated, the pedestal base has a gold finish, while the body remains in frosted silver with a continuous, dark-toned floral ornamental band.

The band is hand-engraved and filled with niello: a dark metal alloy that is melted in and chemically-physically bonded with the silver. The ornament doesn't sit on the silver; it sits within the silver — insoluble, durable, and unable to fade.

At a Glance

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver, solid
• Plating: Handle, spout, lid finial — warm gold on frosted silver
• Niello band: continuous — floral blossoms, tendrils, leaves, hand engraving
• Shape: wide and squat, classic teapot silhouette, pedestal base
• Diameter: 105 mm | Width: 145 mm | Height: 125 mm
• Volume: 500 ml (4–5 cups à 85 ml)
• Weight: approx. 367 g
• Hallmarks: 925 mark, maker's mark, Russian state hallmark
• Collection: Botanica — gilded niello line
• Delivery: in a gift box
• Manufacturing: Made-to-Order

Material and Workmanship

What distinguishes the Botanica collection from pure silver services is the triad of three surfaces: the frosted 925 silver of the main body, the dark niello ornamental band, and the warm gold of the gilded accents on the handle, spout, and lid finial. These three tones together create a warmth that pure silver surfaces alone cannot achieve. The floral band — blossoms, tendrils, botanical pattern — completely encircles the body and is hand-engraved before the niello alloy is fired in. The same ornament adorns every piece in the collection, creating a harmonious ensemble, no matter which pieces are combined.

Use and Occasions

The teapot is a standalone piece — and it is a building block. It can be ordered alone or combined with cups, saucers, sugar bowl, and milk jug from the same collection, depending on needs and number of people. A gilded silver teapot on the table transforms the table: guests see the ornament, feel the weight of approximately 367 grams of solid silver, notice the warm gold tone. As a wedding gift, it is a piece that a couple will use for decades. For a golden wedding anniversary, a milestone birthday, for tea lovers who understand the significance of 925 silver with gilding and niello hand engraving. As a corporate gift for business partners for whom an ordinary present is not enough.

Engraving and SilberVerse Card

The bottom of the pot offers space for a personal engraving — a date, initials, a short phrase. Please specify your engraving request when ordering.

Upon request, we will include a personal SilberVerse card in photo format (15 × 10 cm landscape) — individually designed, suitable for the occasion, and currently free of charge. Each card is unique.

Care

Hand wash with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. No dishwasher, no silver dip — the gilding would suffer. The niello band is permanently fused and tolerates normal cleaning without problems. It is best to polish the gilded parts only with a soft cloth; the pot is well-protected in its gift box between occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order just the teapot — without the complete service?
Yes — the teapot is available as a single item in a gift box. Cups, saucers, sugar bowl, and milk jug can be ordered separately and added at any time.

How many people does the teapot serve?
500 ml is 4–5 cups à 85 ml — a service for 2–4 people without refilling.

Is engraving possible?
Yes — on the bottom of the pot. Date, initials, or a short phrase. Please specify your engraving request when ordering.

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