Perevertyshi Gold Oak 925 Silver Niello — 3-piece set with stand

Three cups without a base, held in a stand of polished silver — not a design coincidence, but a Perevörtischi tradition that dates back to the court of Peter the Great. "Перевёртыш" means "the inverted one": you drink until empty, turn the cup over, and place it on its opening. If nothing spills out, you have drunk honestly — a gesture that proves sincerity among friends, without the need for words.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver with hand-engraved niello and fine gold gilding
• Type: Perevörtischi (tumble cups) — conical cups without a base
• Motif: Oak leaves and acorns, leaf surfaces gilded with fine gold
• Gemstones: green stones (likely chrysoprase) at the tips of the cups
• Set contents: 4-piece — 3 cups + 1 trumpet-base stand
• Dimensions total set: W 132 × H 119 mm
• Weight total set: approx. 431.5 g

Material and craftsmanship

All three cups and the stand bear the same ornamentation: oak leaves and acorns, crafted in hand-engraved niello on polished 925 silver, with the leaf surfaces gilded in fine gold. In Slavic tradition, the oak was considered the sacred tree of the thunder god Perun — a symbol of strength, courage, endurance, and loyalty, also referred to in Russia as the "Tsar Oak." On a Perevörtischi cup, the oak is not a random ornament, but a testament to a strength that does not hide. Green gemstones, likely chrysoprase, sit at the conical tips of the cups — a color accent that adds an additional facet to the black-silver-gold of the niello. The set originates from the SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug, one of the three major niello centers in Russia alongside Tula and Kubachi in the Caucasus, with a 340-year-old tradition. The gemstones are set individually; slight differences between the three cups are not defects, but the unique signature of the engraving.

Usage and occasions

Three is a special number at the Russian table — three friends, three brothers, a father with two sons, three business partners who have built something together. This set is intended for a group small enough to be honest: pour, give a toast, drink up, turn over. The stand with its elegant trumpet base then holds the three cups upside down. With a total weight of approx. 431.5 g and compact dimensions, the set feels solid and substantial in the hand — not a toy, but an object for a genuine ritual. Between shared moments, it stands just as well in a display cabinet as it functions on the dining table: the three cups sit upside down in the stand, appearing like an exhibition object with a history of its own.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

Engraving is possible upon inspection: we will verify in advance whether and where there is space for it on the cups or the stand. Upon request with your order, we will include a personally designed SilberVerse card in photo format (15 × 10 cm landscape), designed free of charge and as a one-off piece for this occasion.

Care

Clean the cups and stand by hand with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. You should only polish the gilded leaf surfaces and set gemstones carefully and never place them in the dishwasher, so that the niello, gilding, and stone settings retain their luster permanently.

Frequently asked questions

What are Perevörtischi?

Russian schnapps cups without a flat bottom — you cannot set them down until you have finished your drink. The tradition dates back to Peter the Great; "Перевёртыш" means "the inverted one."

Is the set suitable for a display cabinet or only for drinking?

Both. When stored, the three cups sit upside down in the stand and look just as striking as a display piece as they do on the dining table.

Are there also Perevörtischi for larger groups?

Yes, our 6-piece set with golden onion domes is intended for six people.

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