Flask 925 Silver Niello with Bear Fight Motif — 500 ml, round, engravable

Round like a compass, crafted from solid 925 sterling silver, and in the center a wilderness scene in niello ink: a bear in the forest, two hunting dogs facing it, the tension of a forest moment captured in a medallion. At 500 milliliters, this hip flask is the largest in the collection – intended for the company, for the evening by the campfire, for sharing rather than a lonely sip.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, hand-engraved niello
• Shape: round
• Dimensions: approx. 152 x 175 x 41 mm
• Capacity: 500 ml
• Closure: screw cap with safety chain
• Engraving: upon approval (polished back)
• Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug
• Scope of delivery: 1 x hip flask in a gift box

We do not currently have a verified value for the exact weight of this hip flask – we will add the information as soon as it is confirmed.

Material and workmanship

A bear faces a hunting dog; the scene completely fills the round medallion on the front – with forest, bushes, and moving clouds in the background. The motif is captured in niello ink on polished 925 silver: the dark areas are the niello, the light areas are the silver, and between them lies the drama of a scene as it has been told for centuries in Russian silversmithing. A decorative band featuring floral scrolls frames the round medallion. Unlike the other rectangular hip flasks in the collection, this one rests in the hand like a pocket watch – one instinctively turns it, discovering the motif anew from every angle. It is crafted in the SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug.

Usage and occasions

In Russian culture, the bear stands for strength and endurance, the hunting dog for loyalty and vigilance – together they speak of the centuries-old bond between man and the wilderness. With a 500 ml capacity, this hip flask is intended for grander moments: the hunting lodge after the hunt, when the flask is passed around the table and everyone takes a sip. It is suitable as a gift for a 50th or 60th birthday, for retirement, or as a present for a best man who appreciates the grand things – always in the spirit of shared, conscious enjoyment and never of excess.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

The polished back is waiting for a personal engraving, subject to approval – name, date, or a short dedication engraved into the silver you hold in your hand every evening. Upon request, we will also include a personal SilberVerse card in photo format (15 x 10 cm landscape) – individually designed, tailored to the occasion, and free of charge.

Care

Rinse the inside with warm water and maintain the outside with a soft silver polishing cloth. Do not put in the dishwasher. The niello itself requires no special care – the integrated ornaments are abrasion-resistant and retain their contrast permanently; it even deepens over time.

Frequently asked questions

Why is a 925 silver hip flask better than one made of stainless steel? Silver is neutral in taste – no metallic aftertaste. It develops a natural patina that tells its history and is a precious metal with lasting value, rather than a mass-produced item made of stainless steel.

What does the bear motif on this hip flask mean? The bear stands for strength, endurance, and a connection to nature, the scene with the hunting dog for the close bond between man and the wilderness – a motif with a long tradition in Russian silversmithing.

How do you care for a niello hip flask? Rinse the inside with warm water and treat the outside with a soft silver polishing cloth. The niello is abrasion-resistant and requires no special care.

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