Children's teacup 925 silver gold-plated beehive 140 ml

Children's Cup with Beehive — 925 Silver, Niello and Gold Plating for Small Hands

A cup made of 925 sterling silver, carrying a whole small universe: beehive, bees, blossoms — all hand-engraved and inlaid with niello, the gilded handle warm and firm in small hands. 140 ml, 121 grams, D74 × W97 × H59 mm. A children's cup from a North Russian manufactory that has preserved the same craftsmanship tradition for generations. As a first silver piece for baptism, an Easter gift, a companion from the very beginning — this cup tells a story before the child speaks its first word.

The Motif — Bees and Beehive in Niello

The beehive is one of the most vibrant motifs in Russian silversmithing: a solid home, industrious inhabitants, the promise of sweetness. On this cup, the motif is hand-engraved — each line a manual intervention in the metal, each bee a stroke with the burin. The dark niello inlays give depth to the contours. The result is a cup on which a child discovers its first story.

Niello is not a paint or a lacquer. It is a black metal alloy of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, which is melted into engraved depressions — at over 800 degrees Celsius, inseparably bonded with the silver. The motif does not fade. It becomes deeper and more contrasting with each passing year.

SevChern — Niello Craft from Veliky Ustyug

Veliky Ustyug, a city in the Vologda Oblast in Northern Russia, has had a geographically protected niello tradition since 1683 — comparable to Champagne: authentic Ustyug niello may only be produced there. SevChern continues this tradition, with a manufacturer's mark registered annually with the Russian Federal Assay Office. Not an anonymous mass product — a piece with a name and origin.

As a Gift — Baptism, Easter, First Birthday

A silver cup is one of the few gifts that grows with the child. As a drinking cup for the first years, later as a keepsake on a shelf or in a display cabinet:

• For Baptism — the first piece of silver a child receives and keeps for a lifetime
• For Easter — the bee motif fits the spring symbolism of the Easter holiday
• For the first birthday — a gift that won't disappear into the toy basket next spring
• For families who love nature — for everyone who welcomes bees, gardens, and the hum of summer into their world

You can find more children's cups made of 925 silver in our collection — from simple to elaborately decorated motifs.

SilverVerse Card and Engraving

Upon request, we include a personalized SilverVerse card in 10×15 cm format — with a personal text from the giver, tailored to the child and the occasion. The card is currently free and is created individually for each order. Simply specify your request in the order field.

Engraving is possible upon request — a name, a date, a baptismal verse. Contact us, we will be happy to advise you.

Care of the Silver Cup

• Hand wash — warm water, mild detergent; no dishwasher
• No silver dip cleaner — niello inlays would be damaged
• Protect gold plating — soft cloth, no abrasive polishes on the handle
• Storage — in the gift box protects against tarnishing

925 silver is food-safe and designed for daily use. The niello inlays are chemically stable after firing and safe for children's hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the cup suitable for toddlers?
The 140 ml capacity and dimensions (D74 × W97 × H59 mm) are child-friendly. 925 silver is food-safe and antibacterial. As a drinking cup, it is suitable for toddlers under supervision; as a baptismal gift, it can be stored in the gift box until the child reaches the appropriate age.

What does the bee motif symbolize?
Bees and the beehive in many cultures represent diligence, community, and the sweetness of life. As a motif on a children's cup, it carries a simple, beautiful message: Life has good things waiting for you.

Are there suitable Easter gifts made of 925 silver?
Yes — in our Easter gifts collection of 925 silver you will find more silver pieces with spring motifs.

Further gift ideas:

• Children's cups made of 925 silver
• Easter gifts made of 925 silver
• Coffee & tea cups made of 925 silver