Teaspoon 925 silver gold plated – ZAREN FEST collection

A teaspoon made of 925 sterling silver with a twisted, gold-plated handle and a niello-ornamented end cap – a piece from the Tsar's Feast collection. The bowl gleams with clear silver luster, while the stem twists spirally upwards, ending in an artfully decorated head with a floral niello inlay. A spoon for tea ceremonies, for a quick espresso, and for anyone who wants to gift a piece of Russian silversmithing art for a special occasion.

At a Glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, gold plating, niello inlay
• Dimensions: approx. L 145 × W 34 mm
• Weight: approx. 32.7 g
• Finish: Hand engraving, niello ornamentation, gold-plated sections
• Collection: Tsar's Feast
• Origin: Russia
• Hallmark: Silver hallmark present
• Packaging: Delivered in a gift case

Material and Workmanship

The bowl is made of polished 925 sterling silver and deliberately left without gold plating – mirror-smooth and clear in its luster. The stem, on the other hand, is gold-plated and spirally twisted, a feature that gives the Tsar's Feast collection its characteristic sense of movement. At the top of the handle is a cartouche-shaped head with floral niello ornamentation: The contours are engraved and filled with dark enamel inlay, which is fixed in a kiln and then polished. This creates a spoon that combines three different surfaces in one piece – a silver bowl, a gold-plated twisted stem, and a niello-decorated handle head.

Use and Occasions

As a teaspoon, this piece is suitable for tea ceremonies, espresso, cappuccino, or small desserts, as well as an eye-catcher on a festive table setting. It is often given as a gift – for anniversaries, birthdays, or as a stylish token of appreciation for collectors who enjoy Russian silversmithing art with niello decoration. The Tsar's Feast spoon is also an obvious choice as an addition to an existing collection of flatware.

Care

Clean the spoon by hand with a soft, slightly damp cloth and then dry it immediately with a dry cotton cloth. Avoid using dishwashers and harsh cleaning or polishing agents, so that the gold plating and niello inlay are not damaged. Store the spoon in the included gift case between uses, protected from scratches and tarnishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Tsar's Feast teaspoon be engraved?
Due to the combination of gold plating and niello ornamentation on the handle head, additional engraving is not possible on this model without compromising the design.

Is the spoon fully functional or purely a collector's item?
It is designed as a fully functional teaspoon and is suitable for tea, coffee, or small desserts – at the same time, the niello ornamentation makes it a collector's item.

Why is the stem twisted and the bowl not gold-plated?
The spirally twisted, gold-plated stem is the design feature of the Tsar's Feast collection, while the silver bowl is deliberately kept as a calm contrast to the ornamentation on the handle head.

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Further flatware with niello decoration and gold plating can be found in the Flatware and Silver Cutlery Collection. For more gift ideas for special occasions, also check out the Gift Ideas in 925 Sterling Silver.