{"title":"Pushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you give a piece to use or one to tell stories with? The Pushkin Series by SevChern is both. On \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tafelsilber-silbergeschirr\"\u003etable silver\u003c\/a\u003e in 925 sterling silver stand scenes from the tales of Alexander Pushkin: filled with niello and gold-plated inside. Fourteen pieces belong to it, from cutlery for one person to the case for six. Made for connoisseurs of Russian culture and for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe Pushkin Series at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Series: 14 pieces for six works by Pushkin, made by SevChern in Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Forms: cutlery set of 4 pieces for one person, pair of cups, charki pair (shot cups) and a case with 24 pieces for six people\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; the knife blade is made of stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Gold plating: on cutlery at the bowls, tines and handles, on cups and charki inside and on the rim\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, the case in its wooden case\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe six tales and their pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cutlery set and every pair of cups belongs to one tale. You will find more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\"\u003esilver cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\"\u003esilver glasses and cups\u003c\/a\u003e in the neighbouring categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFisherman and Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old fisherman lets a caught fish go, and his wife demands wish after wish in return. Many know the material from the Brothers Grimm’s “The Fisherman and His Wife”. On the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e you see the old man and the old woman, the big scaly fish and the net. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups\u003c\/a\u003e shows the old woman in splendid robes with servants and the fisherman at the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tsar’s Daughter and her knights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tale of the dead princess and the seven knights, a jealous tsarina, a mirror and an apple set the plot in motion; anyone who knows Snow White is at home here at once. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e carries the tsarina with mirror and apple, and on the handle the tsar’s daughter. On the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups\u003c\/a\u003e knights in helmets stand around her. As a small format there is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schnapsbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003echarki pair\u003c\/a\u003e with tsar’s daughter and tsarina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsar Saltan and the swan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsarina and son are sent out to sea in a barrel; young Gvidon grows up on an island and rescues a swan. Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera about it contains the “Flight of the Bumblebee”. On the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e appear the swan princess, bird of prey and swan, Gvidon with the barrel at the sea. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e show knights rising from the waves and the fight of swan and bird of prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Golden Cockerel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cockerel on the tower warns the tsar of danger until in the end it turns against him; Rimsky-Korsakov wrote an opera about it. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e shows the tower with the cockerel and scenes at the tsar’s court, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups\u003c\/a\u003e a woman in a tent, the Queen of Shemakha, and the cockerel above the bearded tsar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRuslan and Ludmila\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly speaking a verse epic: the sorcerer Chernomor abducts the bride Ludmila (also spelled “Ludmilla”), Ruslan sets out to fetch her, Glinka set it to music. On the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e you find the sorcerer in clouds, Ludmila with a headdress and a knight in a helmet. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups\u003c\/a\u003e shows the giant head with helmet and Ruslan on horseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Priest and Balda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satire with a wink: the miserly priest hires the workman Balda and is thoroughly shown up by him. Little devils with horns decorate the handles of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e, on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups\u003c\/a\u003e Balda stands before the priest and at the sea. A piece for hosts with humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who does not want to decide on one tale takes the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecase for six people\u003c\/a\u003e: 24 pieces, with scenes from Pushkin’s tales on all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the pictures get into the silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, every scene is cut by hand, stroke by stroke, with no chance of correction (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003ethis is how the graver works\u003c\/a\u003e). The dark niello mass goes into the furrows and is fired in. Without it, it would be an engraving; with it, it becomes relief: the picture sits in the metal, not on it, and with every polish it gains contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the cutlery carries a cartouche with lyre, laurel, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script; the scenes lie on the back of the bowls and handles. On cups and charki the cartouche appears between floral tendrils, opposite the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVeliky Ustyug and Paris 1937\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe niello art of Veliky Ustyug in the Russian north has been documented in writing since 1683. In 1933 the Artel Severnaya Chern, today SevChern, was founded there. In 1937 it received a gold medal at the World’s Fair in Paris for tableware with motifs from Pushkin’s tales. We tell \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003ethe history of the manufactory\u003c\/a\u003e in detail. The series is a new line by SevChern, not a reproduction of those pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor which occasion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitstaggeschenke-925-silber\"\u003ewedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e you choose the cutlery for the couple, for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e the case from which the family will later eat. As an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eanniversary gift\u003c\/a\u003e or at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weihnachtsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eChristmas\u003c\/a\u003e the series tells its story by itself. For \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sammlerstuecke\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e the series grows tale by tale. For personal words there is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e, whose execution we clarify after checking with the manufacturer, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse\u003c\/a\u003e: a verse created individually for the occasion and name, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the pieces by hand and dry them immediately. Dishwasher, silver dips and household remedies such as aluminium foil or baking soda stay off limits, because they attack the niello. How you treat niello silver properly is explained in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eguide to the niello technique\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is a well-known Russian tale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one about Tsar Saltan is among them; it was set to music by Rimsky-Korsakov. You will find it as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e and as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is niello silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver into whose engraved lines a dark mass is fired. The pattern lies in the metal and does not flake off. How the lines are made is described in the article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003ehow the graver works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does gold-plated mean for cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thin layer of gold lies on the silver, here on bowls, tines and handles, on cups and charki inside and on the rim. The silver beneath remains 925 sterling. More in the article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003egilding and polish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan silver cutlery go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot this cutlery. Wash by hand, dry, and leave household remedies out; the advice is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix tales at the table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the shape is the same for all place settings. Each \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\"\u003ecutlery set\u003c\/a\u003e covers one person; for six guests with changing scenes you take the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecase\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cutlery for the festive table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore cutlery in 925 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView silver cutlery 925\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 1em 0 0 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sammlerstuecke\" style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eView collector’s pieces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"silberbesteck-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello","title":"Silver Cutlery “Fisherman and Fish” – Pushkin Series, 4-Piece, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA place setting with room for an entire story: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife and teaspoon carry scenes from Pushkin’s tale of the fisherman and the fish on their backs. The cutlery in 925 sterling silver is made for people who like to have something to tell at the table, and it comes ready to give in its wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eA tale you already know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSix of Pushkin’s tales on cutlery, cups and charki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView the Pushkin Series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFisherman and Fish cutlery in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon (one place setting)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 177 g for all four pieces without the box (tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; stainless steel knife blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Front of the handle: cartouche with a lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Back: scenes from the tale of the fisherman and the fish in niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 270 × 240 × 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft, usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe scenes on spoon, fork and knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the place setting over and the story begins. On the tablespoon stand the old man and the old woman, and in the handle below a large scaly fish twists. The fork shows a fish beneath a net, and in its handle the old man sits with his trough. The teaspoon carries a figure in splendid robes, and in its handle the fisherman stands with his net. Around the knife handle run waves and the fisherman at the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the tale is about\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poor fisherman pulls a fish into his net, and it begs for its freedom. He lets it swim away and asks for nothing. His wife keeps sending him back to the sea all the same: first for a new trough, then for a house, finally for noble rank and the tsar’s crown. With every wish the water grows more restless, until the fish falls silent and the old woman is sitting in front of her hut again. Many know the story from the Brothers Grimm’s “The Fisherman and His Wife”; Pushkin tells it in its Russian version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNiello from Veliky Ustyug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the pictures stands niello, best understood as ink in silver: the lines are engraved into the silver, the recesses are filled with a dark mass and fired in, so that the drawing sits in the metal rather than on it. Niello art has been documented in Veliky Ustyug since 1683, and SevChern carries it on there; how the graver works is described \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003ein the article about the graver\u003c\/a\u003e. Paris 1937: the World’s Fair honoured the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time with gold, for tableware after Pushkin’s tales. In the shop, we call our niello pieces Nielloa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor a wedding, an anniversary, a celebration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA place setting with a story suits a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitstaggeschenke-925-silber\"\u003ewedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e and a milestone birthday. As a business gift it shows connoisseurship, and anyone collecting the Pushkin Series adds this tale to the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the Fisherman and Fish cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does gold-plated mean for cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine layer of gold lies on the silver, here on the bowls, the tines and the handles. It is not solid gold; the core remains 925 silver, as the hallmark shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is niello silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver with dark lines fused into the engraving. It is not lacquer and not a print, and the contrast grows stronger with every polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there matching pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups Fisherman and Fish\u003c\/a\u003e tells the same tale, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case for six people\u003c\/a\u003e carries scenes from Pushkin’s tales on all 24 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash by hand in lukewarm water and dry immediately. The dishwasher, silver dips and household remedies such as aluminium foil or baking soda attack niello. The reason is explained in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a dedication or engraving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and this is how: the engraving service goes into the cart together with the cutlery, and in the “order note at checkout” field you write what you wish for. Afterwards we clarify with SevChern how much room there is and what the execution looks like; if it is not possible, we refund the flat fee. If you would like to give words without engraving, you can have a SilberVerse: a verse created individually for the occasion and name, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMore table silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cutlery for festive tables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore sets in 925 silver for the laid table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59582857576780,"sku":"13020","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108589"},{"product_id":"silberbecher-paar-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Cups “Fisherman and Fish” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated Inside with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fisherman hauls in his net, a talking fish offers any wish as ransom, and his wife will not let up: Pushkin’s tale of the fisherman and the fish appears here as a pair of 925 silver cups, gold-plated inside, for the table. The cups belong with hosts who bring a story along when they raise a glass, with couples and with collectors of Russian silver art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eA table that tells stories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eCups, cutlery and more from one series, each piece with its own tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the tales collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePair of cups Fisherman and Fish in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Two silver cups in the manufactory’s original wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 silver (sterling), gold-plated inside and on the wide rim, smooth silver foot below\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Decoration: hand-engraved niello all around, the tale’s scenes on one side and the cartouche on the other\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per cup: approx. Ø 64 × 93 mm, weight approx. 108 g (the pair approx. 216 g, without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Box: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 196 × 150 × 78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the title of the tale of the fisherman and the fish in Cyrillic script between floral tendrils\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilver cups with scenes from the sea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first cup the old woman stands in splendid robes, surrounded by servants: the moment when the hut has become a royal court. The second belongs to the fisherman at the sea, the man who never really wanted anything. Both pictures are engraved by hand and sit in oval fields between floral tendrils. On the reverse appears the cartouche with the lyre, the ancient sign of poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Pushkin’s tale is about\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old fisherman pulls a fish out of his net that begs for its life. The old man lets it swim away, and his wife keeps sending him back to the shore: first for a new trough, then for a house, later for the rank of a noblewoman, finally for the tsar’s throne. When she wants to rule the sea itself, the fish falls silent, and the old trough stands in front of the hut again. You may know the pattern from the Brothers Grimm’s “The Fisherman and His Wife”. The same story is told by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eFisherman and Fish silver cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNiello: ink in silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine ink in silver: the lines are drawn into the metal with the graver, the recesses are filled with dark niello mass and fired in, and then everything is polished. How much calm lies in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003eengraving\u003c\/a\u003e is shown by the fine hatching of the waves. SevChern works in Veliky Ustyug, a town where niello has been documented since 1683. At the Paris World’s Fair of 1937, gold went to the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time, honouring tableware with motifs from Pushkin’s tales; you can read \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003etheir story\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen this pair deserves the table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding it suits as a gift for two, for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitstaggeschenke-925-silber\"\u003ewedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e with a wink, because the tale warns of the wish that never ends. It is also well received for an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eanniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, a milestone birthday, Christmas or as a business gift. Anyone who wants to lay the whole table should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case for six people\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the pair of cups Fisherman and Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a well-known Russian tale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the fisherman and his fish are among Pushkin’s best-loved stories. More tales from the series are gathered in the collection \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is niello silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver with a fired-in dark drawing: the pattern sits in the metal rather than on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the cups meant for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor water, wine or vodka, just as well for raising a toast at the festive table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse by hand, dry immediately, not in the dishwasher. Aluminium foil and baking soda attack the niello; a soft cloth is enough. More in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a dedication be added to the cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the engraving service, which you add to the cups. Note your wish in the “order note at checkout” field. Afterwards, together with SevChern, we check whether the execution works and where it can sit. If the engraving is not possible, we refund the flat fee. And without engraving: a SilberVerse, a verse that picks up the occasion and name and is created individually for them, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMatching pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver drinking vessels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore cups and glasses in 925 silver for festive tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView drinking vessels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59582889886028,"sku":"13021","price":2987.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbecher-paar-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108609"},{"product_id":"silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello","title":"Silver Cutlery “The Tsar’s Daughter” – Pushkin Series, 4-Piece, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirror, apple, seven helpers: anyone who knows Snow White recognises the material at once. This cutlery set for one person tells Pushkin’s Russian version on the backs of the spoons, fork and knife, in 925 silver, gold-plated and engraved with niello. It is a place setting for hosts with a sense for stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eMirror, apple and seven knights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore place settings and vessels from Pushkin’s tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the Pushkin Series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe Tsar’s Daughter cutlery in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon (one place setting)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 177 g for all four pieces without the box (tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; stainless steel knife blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Front of the handle: cartouche with a lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Back: scenes from the tale of the tsar’s daughter in niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 270 × 240 × 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft, usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the place setting tells\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the tablespoon the tsarina holds the mirror, and in the handle you can see the tsar’s daughter. The fork carries mirror and apple, and in its handle stands a figure with a staff. The teaspoon shows a scene in the house, its handle a small figure in a cap. The knife has a handle engraved all around. On the front of the handles sits the cartouche with a lyre; the tale’s title stands there next to Pushkin’s name in Cyrillic script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe story behind the pictures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights” begins with a jealous tsarina. Her mirror one day names her stepdaughter as the fairest in the land. The young woman is taken into the forest and lives with seven knights until the tsarina sends her a poisoned apple. Only her bridegroom Yelisey brings her back to life, when the coffin bursts apart. Mirror, apple and seven helpers are known from Snow White too; the kinship is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilver, gold and dark lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interplay of bright silver, golden rim and dark drawing comes from niello: the engraved line is filled with a dark mass and fired in, and with every polish the contrast looks clearer. Niello art has been documented in Veliky Ustyug since 1683. How gilding and polishing are done, we tell in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003earticle about gold and polish\u003c\/a\u003e. At the Paris World’s Fair of 1937, tableware of the Artel Severnaya Chern with Pushkin tale motifs was awarded a gold medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOccasions for this place setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding it gives a tale for the shared table, for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003emilestone anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e a piece with weight. A milestone birthday, Christmas and the business gift for connoisseurs of Russian culture are also possible. Collectors of the series find here a tale with an especially rich set of symbols: mirror, apple, coffin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about The Tsar’s Daughter cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs gold-plated the same as gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Gold lies only as a thin layer on the silver, and this changes nothing about the core: it is made of sterling silver with 925 parts silver per 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is a well-known Russian tale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePushkin’s tales are part of the fixed canon in Russia. This tale of the tsar’s daughter is one of the best known, and thanks to Snow White it is immediately accessible to German-speaking readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo cups or charki match?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the tale is also available as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups The Tsar’s Daughter\u003c\/a\u003e and as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schnapsbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003echarki pair The Tsar’s Daughter\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need six place settings, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case with 24 pieces\u003c\/a\u003e carries scenes from Pushkin’s tales on every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the knife made entirely of silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is made of 925 silver, the blade of stainless steel. This way the knife cuts reliably at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse by hand, dry straight away, put it back in the box. Dishwasher, silver dip and baking soda or aluminium foil tricks are off limits; they harm the niello. Details in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eguide to the niello technique\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the cutlery get a personal dedication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the engraving service to the cutlery and let us know your wording in the “order note at checkout”. Whether the engraving can be executed cleanly, we discuss with SevChern; if not, the flat fee goes back to you. As a greeting without engraving there is a SilberVerse, created individually for the occasion and name and free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMatching pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cutlery for the laid table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore sets in 925 silver, gold-plated and in a wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59582910071116,"sku":"13022","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108625"},{"product_id":"silberbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Cups “The Tsar’s Daughter” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated Inside with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mirror that tells the truth, an apple that brings misfortune, and seven knights who guard a house in the forest: anyone who knows Snow White will recognise a lot. Pushkin told it for Russia, SevChern engraves it on two silver cups in 925 silver, gold-plated inside. The pair is for people who love tales and give silver with a story: for a wedding, an anniversary, for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eThe Tsar’s Daughter pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eOne tale, several vessels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eAll pieces of the series at a glance, from cups to cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eDiscover the tales series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePair of cups The Tsar’s Daughter in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Two silver cups in the manufactory’s original wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 silver (sterling), gold-plated inside and on the wide rim, smooth silver foot below\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Decoration: hand-engraved niello all around, the tale’s scenes on one side and the cartouche on the other\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per cup: approx. Ø 64 × 93 mm, weight approx. 108 g (the pair approx. 216 g, without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Box: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 196 × 150 × 78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the title of the tale of the tsar’s daughter and the seven knights in Cyrillic script between floral tendrils\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA rider in the storm and knights in helmets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first cup a rider charges through a storm, wind and clouds swirling around him. The second gathers the knights in their helmets around the tsar’s daughter with her headdress. Every line of the engraver sits in an oval picture field, framed by floral tendrils. The opposite side is filled by the cartouche with lyre and Cyrillic title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMirror, apple, forest house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with a tsarina who asks her mirror who is the fairest in the land. When it names the stepdaughter, she sends her into the forest. Seven knights take the young woman in, until the tsarina, disguised, stands at the door with a poisoned apple. In Pushkin, the bridegroom questions the whole world, sun, moon and wind, until the tsar’s daughter wakes. It is told further on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003esilver cutlery of the tsar’s daughter\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schnapsbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003echarki pair\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilver, black and almost a relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure engraving would stay pale. The fused-in dark mass gives the silver depth like a low relief, and every polish sharpens the contrast; the finish also includes the gilding, which \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e describes. The series’ home is Veliky Ustyug, documented as a place of niello art since 1683. Paris 1937: the World’s Fair honoured the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time with gold, for tableware with Pushkin motifs; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003ebackground\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in the journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo cups for big days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding you give a pair meant for two. For a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e the shimmer of silver and gold fits, for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weihnachtsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eChristmas season\u003c\/a\u003e the story under the tree. It also works for a milestone birthday or for collectors; a whole table is laid by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case for six people\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about The Tsar’s Daughter cups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs gold-plated the same as gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Sterling silver 925 carries a thin layer of gold inside and on the rim. This gives the cup a warm shine, and the core remains silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does silver turn black in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetergents and heat make silver tarnish and can attack niello. Rinse the cups by hand, dry them immediately and read in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e what they can take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 925 on silver mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSterling silver has a fineness of 925 per thousand. The rest is an added metal that hardens the alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho drinks from it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cups are meant for water, wine or vodka and for raising a toast. If you want more, add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schnapsbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003echarki pair\u003c\/a\u003e with small cups for the same tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get a dedication on The Tsar’s Daughter cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with the engraving service as an additional item. The “order note at checkout” is the place for your wording. SevChern and we then check whether room and execution fit together; otherwise you receive the flat fee back. If you prefer to give words without engraving, you get a SilberVerse: a verse created for your occasion and the names, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMore to browse\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cups for festive occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore cups with niello and gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eDiscover silver cups\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59582936514892,"sku":"13023","price":2987.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108643"},{"product_id":"schnapsbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Charki (Shot Cups) “The Tsar’s Daughter” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo women from a fairy tale, two small cups. The charki pair “The Tsar’s Daughter” is made of 925 sterling silver, gold-plated inside, and comes in a wooden box with burgundy velvet. It suits couples, hosts and collectors of Russian art who want a piece with a story on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eThe series\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSix tales, each with its own scenes on cutlery and cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the tales collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCharki pair “The Tsar’s Daughter” in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: two charki (small vodka cups) in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 170 × 120 × 60 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated inside and on the rim, hand-engraved niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per charka: diameter approx. 42.5 mm, height approx. 47 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 46 g per charka, together approx. 92 g (without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Tale: “The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights” by Alexander Pushkin\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Motifs: tsar’s daughter with apple, tsarina with crown; backs with cartouche (lyre, Pushkin’s name, tale title in Cyrillic script)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Care: wash by hand, dry immediately\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTsar’s daughter and tsarina: who takes which cup?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first charka the tsar’s daughter holds an apple, her head in a headdress. The second shows the tsarina with a crown and a serious expression: the two adversaries of the tale stand side by side, and whoever reaches first gets the good role when you raise a toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraver’s lines are so fine that you look the tsarina in the eye. A narrow gold-plated rim frames each charka, and below it stands on a smooth silver foot. At the back sits the cartouche with the lyre, the poet’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script; the lyre has been regarded as a sign of poetry since antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn apple, a mirror, seven knights: the tale behind it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePushkin’s tale of the tsar’s daughter begins with vanity. The tsarina asks her mirror daily who is the fairest in the land, and one day it names the stepdaughter. The tsar’s daughter is taken into the forest, and seven knights take her in. But the tsarina finds her and sends a poisoned apple. A crystal coffin, a prince on a search and a happy ending follow. Anyone who knows Snow White is already half at home here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNiello from Veliky Ustyug: dark in the silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Veliky Ustyug, niello art has been documented since 1683. Dark mass fills the recesses that the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003egraver\u003c\/a\u003e has drawn into the silver, and is fired in: the pattern sits in the metal rather than on it. The silver shines, the niello stays matt, and this contrast traces face and apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParis, 1937: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003eWorld’s Fair\u003c\/a\u003e honoured the predecessor of today’s manufactory, the Artel Severnaya Chern, with gold for tableware after Pushkin’s tales. These charki are new work from the “Culture of the Home” line, not a reproduction of those pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen two charki belong on the table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003emilestone anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, two cups fit, because two people raise a toast. For a wedding, a milestone birthday or under the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weihnachtsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eChristmas tree\u003c\/a\u003e too they spark conversation, and as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vip-geschenke-silber-niello\"\u003ebusiness gift\u003c\/a\u003e they bring Russian culture to the table. Vodka, liqueur or fruit brandy go with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the table, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003e“The Tsar’s Daughter” cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003esilver cup pair for the same tale\u003c\/a\u003e belong with them. For six guests there is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case\u003c\/a\u003e with tale scenes on all 24 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the charki “The Tsar’s Daughter”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is niello silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dark mass fired into engraved silver lines. Not lacquer: it sits in the metal and becomes higher in contrast with every polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs gold-plated the same as gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A thin layer of gold lies on the silver, and the body of the charka remains 925 sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you care for the charki, and do aluminium foil or baking soda help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash them by hand, dry them immediately and put them into the box dry. Dishwasher, aluminium foil and baking soda are off limits, because niello cannot take them. More in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there cutlery for the same tale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003efour-piece cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e mirror and apple appear again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a dedication be added to the charki?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Add the engraving service and note your wish in the “order note at checkout”. Whether room and execution are right, we check afterwards with SevChern; if it does not work, you receive the flat fee back. If you would like congratulations without engraving, there is a SilberVerse, a verse matching the occasion and name, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eKeep browsing\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eShot cups in 925 silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore charki and shot cups in silver for toasting and collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schnapsglaeser-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView shot cups\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59582956077388,"sku":"13024","price":1511.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/schnapsbecher-paar-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108663"},{"product_id":"silberbesteck-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello","title":"Silver Cutlery “Tsar Saltan” – Pushkin Series, 4-Piece, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA swan, a town that rises from the sea overnight, and a barrel in which a tsarina drifts with her son: the tale of Tsar Saltan has images that hold up well in silver. We show it as a place setting for one person, 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with engraved scenes from Pushkin’s tale on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSwan, barrel and town by the sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eThe whole Pushkin Series at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eDiscover the series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTsar Saltan cutlery in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon (one place setting)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 177 g for all four pieces without the box (tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; stainless steel knife blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Front of the handle: cartouche with a lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Back: scenes from the tale of Tsar Saltan in niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 270 × 240 × 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft, usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePictures on teaspoon, fork and tablespoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teaspoon shows the swan princess, the fork a bird of prey and a swan. On the tablespoon stands Gvidon with the barrel at the sea. In the handles a ship, a swan and a town appear, and on the knife handle waves pass beneath towers. All scenes are made in SevChern’s manufactory, so fine that they are best turned in the light. The front of each handle carries the cartouche with lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom slander to return\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsar Saltan marries the youngest of three sisters, who promises him a hero. Envy and intrigue lead to the tsarina and her son being set out to sea in a barrel. On land Gvidon rescues a swan from the bird of prey and receives a wondrous town and a wife in return. In the end the family comes together again. Anyone who knows Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera also has the “Flight of the Bumblebee” in their ear, which comes from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngraving gains depth: niello\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the dark, fired-in mass in the lines turns the engraving into a picture with spatial depth, similar to a low relief. The technique comes from Veliky Ustyug, where it has been documented since 1683. The wider context is told in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003earticle about history and dynasties\u003c\/a\u003e; it also says how the Artel Severnaya Chern secured its reputation in Paris in 1937 with a gold medal for Pushkin tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA place setting for big days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding Saltan’s story reads like a family novel, for a silver wedding anniversary and a milestone anniversary like a commitment to coming home. For a milestone birthday, under the Christmas tree or as a business gift for a long relationship of trust the cutlery is also a good choice, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sammlerstuecke\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e find here a scene that stands out from the rest of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the Tsar Saltan cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if you put silver cutlery in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver tarnishes, and on niello cutlery the dark lines suffer. So rinse by hand, dry at once and leave baking soda and aluminium foil in the cupboard. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pieces belong to the place setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife and teaspoon. The knife blade is stainless steel, all other surfaces are 925 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tale also available as cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups Tsar Saltan\u003c\/a\u003e. The place setting itself can be extended to a whole table with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case for six people\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Flight of the Bumblebee come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the opera “The Tale of Tsar Saltan” by Rimsky-Korsakov, which is based on Pushkin’s tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a way to add a dedication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are two ways. First, the engraving service: you order it along with the cutlery and describe your request in the “order note at checkout”; SevChern and we look at the execution, and where it is not possible, the flat fee comes back to you. Second, the SilberVerse: a verse created individually for the occasion and name, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eTable silver in the range\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eCutlery sets in 925 silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore place settings for festive occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59582989140300,"sku":"13025","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108686"},{"product_id":"silberbecher-paar-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Cups “Tsar Saltan” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated Inside with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA barrel on the sea, an island, a swan and a tsar’s son who turns into a bumblebee: the tale of Tsar Saltan is Pushkin’s adventure story for long evenings. This pair of cups in 925 silver, gold-plated inside, captures two pictures from it. It is a gift for everyone who tells stories at the table, whether hosts, couples celebrating an anniversary or collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eFrom the Pushkin Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eTales in silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eOther pieces tell other stories, from the sea to the tsar’s court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView the series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePair of cups Tsar Saltan in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Two silver cups in the manufactory’s original wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 silver (sterling), gold-plated inside and on the wide rim, smooth silver foot below\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Decoration: hand-engraved niello all around, knights, waves, swan and bird of prey on one side, the cartouche on the other\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per cup: approx. Ø 64 × 93 mm, weight approx. 108 g (the pair approx. 216 g, without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Box: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 196 × 150 × 78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the title of the tale of Tsar Saltan in Cyrillic script between floral tendrils\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWaves, knights and a swan fight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first cup lets knights in armour rise from the waves, while above on the town wall a couple looks down at them. On the second, swan and bird of prey fight in the air, and above them an archer takes aim. The waves are cut by hand, with sweeping lines, the feathers drawn one by one; on the back the cartouche sits between leaf tendrils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the barrel to the tsar’s throne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sisters spin and dream of the tsar; the youngest promises him a hero as a son and becomes tsarina. Envy sets mother and son Gvidon in a barrel on the sea. On an island the boy grows up, rescues a swan from a bird of prey and receives in return a town and knights from the waves. Anyone who knows the “Flight of the Bumblebee” has a piece of the tale in their ear: Rimsky-Korsakov made an opera of it. On spoon, fork and knife it is told by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003esilver cutlery for Tsar Saltan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContrast that grows with time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictures work because light and dark meet sharply: polished silver surface beside deep black niello drawing, and with every polish the contrast gains. Behind it stands the niello art of Veliky Ustyug, documented there since 1683; how the graver is guided is described by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003ean article in our series\u003c\/a\u003e. In 1937 the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time won gold in Paris, for tableware with tale motifs by Pushkin. This series is a new, independent line of the manufactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGifts with narrative material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wedding couple receives two cups to toast with. As a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vip-geschenke-silber-niello\"\u003eVIP gift\u003c\/a\u003e among business partners it impresses with origin and story, for an anniversary or milestone birthday it tells of sea and tsar’s court. Collectors place it beside the cutlery of the same story; anyone who needs six place settings will find the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecase with 24 pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnswers about the pair of cups Tsar Saltan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is a well-known Russian tale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one about Tsar Saltan is among them, thanks also to Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera. The series can be found together under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I recognise genuine sterling silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the number 925: it stands for 925 parts silver per 1,000 parts metal, and all pieces are hallmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink wine or vodka from it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The cups are gold-plated inside and meant for water, wine or vodka, just as well for toasting at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the silver beautiful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse by hand only, never in the dishwasher, dry immediately. Aluminium foil or baking soda stay off limits, they attack the niello. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eguide to the niello technique\u003c\/a\u003e says what helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a personal dedication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The engraving service can be ordered along with it; what should go on the cups, you enter as a wish in the “order note at checkout”. With SevChern we then clarify where and how that works. If the engraving is not feasible, we refund the flat fee to you. For a dedication without engraving there is a SilberVerse that fits the occasion and name, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMore silver for toasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eCups and glasses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eDrinking vessels in 925 silver, gold-plated or decorated with niello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the silver cups\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583015387468,"sku":"13026","price":2987.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbecher-paar-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108705"},{"product_id":"silberbesteck-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello","title":"Silver Cutlery “The Golden Cockerel” – Pushkin Series, 4-Piece, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA golden cockerel that warns of danger from the tower: this tale goes especially well with silver and gold. The cutlery for one person carries Pushkin’s scenes on the back, set in 925 sterling silver and gold-plated on the spoons and tines. A gift for people with a fondness for storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eA cockerel keeps watch over the realm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eAn overview of all six tales of the Pushkin Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView the tales series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Cockerel cutlery in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon (one place setting)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 177 g for all four pieces without the box (tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; stainless steel knife blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Front of the handle: cartouche with a lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Back: scenes from the tale of the golden cockerel in niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 270 × 240 × 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft, usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCockerel, tower and tsar’s court\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the fork stands a tower with the cockerel. Tablespoon and teaspoon show scenes at the tsar’s court, and in the handles follow a landscape and the tsar, in very small details. Anyone who goes close finds yet another line. The knife has a handle engraved all around. The cartouche at the front of the handles names Pushkin and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script, with a lyre above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the cockerel gives the tsar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsar Dadon receives from an astrologer a golden cockerel that crows as soon as danger threatens. When the cockerel reports danger, Dadon sends his sons into the field, but none returns. Then he sets out himself and meets the Queen of Shemakha in her tent. He takes the beauty home, and when the astrologer demands his promised reward, the tale takes a bitter turn. Rimsky-Korsakov also made an opera of it, “The Golden Cockerel”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDark drawing in the silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drawing that goes into the metal instead of lying on it: that is how niello is best described. The engraved line is filled and fired in, then polished. Paris, 1937: the World’s Fair awarded a gold medal to tableware of the Artel Severnaya Chern with Pushkin motifs. More about the gilding is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003earticle about gold and polish\u003c\/a\u003e. Every piece is made by a master’s hand in Veliky Ustyug, where this art has been documented since 1683.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho to give this place setting to\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an anniversary, a wedding or a silver wedding anniversary it feels like a piece of table silver with a frame story. For the milestone birthday of someone who likes stories, it is a personal hit, also as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vip-geschenke-silber-niello\"\u003eVIP gift\u003c\/a\u003e or Christmas gift. For collectors it completes the series with one more tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the Golden Cockerel cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get silver cutlery shiny again?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith niello cutlery, not at all with household remedies: water, a soft cloth and immediate drying are enough. Aluminium foil, baking soda and silver dips attack the dark lines; read the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e on this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 925 on silver cutlery mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith sterling silver the fineness is 925 per thousand, and the added metal makes sure the cutlery stays stable in everyday use. All pieces are hallmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the cutlery work as a gift for men?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery well, in fact: the tale has wit and seriousness, the look is powerful. You will find more ideas among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxusgeschenke-fuer-maenner\"\u003eluxury gifts for men\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there cups to go with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups Golden Cockerel\u003c\/a\u003e with the cockerel above the bearded tsar and a tower behind. A whole table is laid by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case with six place settings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the cutlery delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the manufactory’s original wooden box with burgundy velvet and the manufactory’s logo in the lid, protected and ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a dedication to the cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat works. With the cutlery you order the engraving service, and the “order note at checkout” takes your wish. How the execution can look and where it fits, we agree afterwards with SevChern. If it does not work, you receive the flat fee back. Without engraving, something is possible too: a SilberVerse, created for your occasion and the names, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eKeep browsing\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cutlery in 925 sterling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore sets for the festively laid table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583047827788,"sku":"13027","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108729"},{"product_id":"silberbecher-paar-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Cups “The Golden Cockerel” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated Inside with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cockerel on the tower’s peak that announces danger, a tsar who breaks his word, and a queen from afar: Pushkin’s tale of the golden cockerel is a fable about power and measure. Two silver cups, gold-plated inside, carry it on. The pair suits people who appreciate operas and tales, festivities with high standards and collections of Russian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eTales from Veliky Ustyug\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eA cockerel that warns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore silver pieces with Pushkin’s stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eMore from the series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePair of cups Golden Cockerel in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Two silver cups in the manufactory’s original wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 silver (sterling), gold-plated inside and on the wide rim, smooth silver foot below\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Decoration: hand-engraved niello all around, the queen at the tent and the cockerel above the tsar on one side, the cartouche on the other\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per cup: approx. Ø 64 × 93 mm, weight approx. 108 g (the pair approx. 216 g, without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Box: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 196 × 150 × 78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the title of the tale of the golden cockerel in Cyrillic script between floral tendrils\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTent, tower and the cockerel above the tsar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one cup the Queen of Shemakha stands before her tent, a man with a crown in front of her. The other shows the golden cockerel above the bearded tsar, with a tower rising behind. The figures are small and yet clearly recognisable, made by a master’s hand and framed by dense floral tendrils. The wide rim shines golden, as does the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen the tsar breaks his word\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsar Dadon is old and wants peace, but neighbours threaten the realm. An astrologer gives him a golden cockerel that crows at danger and is promised a wish in return. Later the tsar falls in love with the Queen of Shemakha and does not want to grant the wish. The cockerel keeps the last word. Rimsky-Korsakov set the material as the opera “The Golden Cockerel”. The same story is also available as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003esilver cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA drawing beneath the surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith niello nothing is applied: the drawing goes into the metal and stays fired in there, permanently joined with the silver. How gold and polish are added is described by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003ean article from our journal\u003c\/a\u003e. Every piece comes from Veliky Ustyug, a centre of niello art with a first mention in 1683. In 1937 a gold medal went in Paris to the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time, for tableware with Pushkin motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOccasions for the cockerel pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003emilestone anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e you give two cups with meaning. As a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxusgeschenke-fuer-maenner\"\u003eluxury gift for men\u003c\/a\u003e for a milestone birthday it makes as much of an impression as it does as a business gift or Christmas surprise for connoisseurs. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case with six place settings\u003c\/a\u003e goes with it when the whole table is to tell the tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions and answers about the cockerel pair of cups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is niello silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver into whose engraved lines a dark mass is fused; the drawing then sits in the metal. The background is explained by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich tale does the golden cockerel come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Pushkin’s tale about Tsar Dadon. On the cup you see cockerel, tower and tsar; you will find more stories at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does gold-plated mean for the cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inside and the wide rim carry a thin layer of gold, the body is made of 925 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the cups meant for drinking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for water, wine or vodka; when you toast, every guest holds a scene of their own in their hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store the cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter washing by hand, dry thoroughly, never clean in the dishwasher and care for them without aluminium foil or baking soda. Then they keep dry in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I add a dedication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou order the engraving service with the cups and state in the “order note at checkout” what you wish for. Whether room and execution fit, we then check with SevChern; if that is not the case, we refund the flat fee. If you like words without engraving, you get a SilberVerse, a verse for your occasion and the names, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eFor festive tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver vessels with a story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eDrinking vessels in 925 silver for guests who appreciate the special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSilver drinking vessels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583067390284,"sku":"13028","price":2987.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbecher-paar-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108746"},{"product_id":"silberbesteck-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello","title":"Silver Cutlery “Ruslan and Ludmila” – Pushkin Series, 4-Piece, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA verse epic with a sorcerer, a giant head and an abducted bride, which belongs to the canon in Russia and which has moved into silver here. The cutlery for one person shows Ludmila, the sorcerer Chernomor, a knight and the giant head on the backs of the four pieces. It suits people who like to keep literature in view even at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eAn epic on the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003ePushkin on cutlery, cups and charki, all in niello silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRuslan and Ludmila cutlery in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon (one place setting)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 177 g for all four pieces without the box (tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; stainless steel knife blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Front of the handle: cartouche with a lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Back: scenes from Pushkin’s verse epic Ruslan and Ludmila in niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 270 × 240 × 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft, usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFigures to recognise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the tablespoon a bearded sorcerer floats in clouds, Chernomor, and in the handle below sits an old man. The teaspoon carries Ludmila with a headdress, and in the handle stands a knight with a helmet. The fork handle shows an enormous head. In this way figures of the story are spread over a few square centimetres. At the front of each handle lies the cartouche: lyre, laurel, Pushkin’s name and the title, all in Cyrillic script. The knife has a handle engraved all around, and on the spoon handles a rope pattern runs along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn epic, not a fairy tale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly speaking, “Ruslan and Ludmila” is a verse epic. On her wedding day Ludmila is abducted by the sorcerer Chernomor, and Ruslan sets out to find her. On the way he meets a giant head guarding a sword and finally fights the sorcerer. At the end he wakes the enchanted Ludmila from her sleep. Glinka made the material into an opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLines that stay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine niello as a tattoo on silver: the dark mass does not sit on top but is fired into the cut lines. Its home is Veliky Ustyug, documented there since 1683, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003ehere we describe the graver\u003c\/a\u003e with which every line is made. Paris, 1937: gold for tableware that the Artel Severnaya Chern had designed after motifs from Pushkin’s tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor whom and when\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA place setting made of literature suits an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eanniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, a wedding and the milestone birthday of a reader. At Christmas it becomes a family piece, as a business gift a sign of education. For a silver wedding anniversary the material of fidelity and finding each other fits especially well. Collectors of the series get an epic among all the tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the Ruslan and Ludmila cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell whether something is gold-plated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn bowls, tines and handles the place setting gleams golden, while the backs show bright silver with dark lines. All pieces are hallmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spelled Ludmila or Ludmilla?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth forms are in use. We write “Ludmila”; the strict transliteration from Russian is “Lyudmila”, and “Ludmilla” also appears, for example in opera guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the epic also available as cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups Ruslan and Ludmila\u003c\/a\u003e. For six place settings there is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003esilver cutlery case with 24 pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash by hand only and dry at once; keep dishwasher and silver dips away. Aluminium foil and baking soda destroy the drawing, more in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a dedication on the place setting possible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with the engraving service. It is ordered with the cutlery, and for the wording there is the “order note at checkout”. Afterwards SevChern checks with us how the engraving can be executed, and if it is not possible, we transfer the flat fee back to you. A dedication without engraving becomes a SilberVerse, created to fit the occasion and name, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMore from the range\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cutlery as table decoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore cutlery sets in 925 sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583087771980,"sku":"13029","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108766"},{"product_id":"silberbecher-paar-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Cups “Ruslan and Ludmila” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated Inside with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn abducted bride, a bearded sorcerer, a giant head with a helmet: “Ruslan and Ludmila” (also spelled “Ludmilla”) is Pushkin’s verse epic, a hero’s adventure in the guise of the fairy-tale world. Two silver cups in 925 silver, gold-plated inside, bring two of its strongest images to the table. The cups suit people who love operas, books and great stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eAn epic in silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eFrom Ruslan on horseback to the tale pieces: the whole series in one collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eOpen the collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePair of cups Ruslan and Ludmila in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Two silver cups in the manufactory’s original wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 silver (sterling), gold-plated inside and on the wide rim, smooth silver foot below\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Decoration: hand-engraved niello all around, the giant head with helmet and Ruslan on horseback on one side, the cartouche on the other\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per cup: approx. Ø 64 × 93 mm, weight approx. 108 g (the pair approx. 216 g, without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Box: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 196 × 150 × 78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the title of the verse epic Ruslan and Ludmila in Cyrillic script between floral tendrils\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe giant head and the rider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first cup an enormous head with a helmet and a long beard fills the picture field. The second shows Ruslan on horseback, the animal rearing, the rider looking ahead. Both scenes are made by hand, stroke next to stroke, between strong tendrils. The foot gleams silver, the rim and the inside golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbducted on the wedding evening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the evening of her wedding, Ludmila, daughter of the prince of Kyiv, vanishes without a trace. The sorcerer Chernomor has abducted her. Ruslan sets out, meets a giant head guarding a sword, and fights his way to the bride. It is a verse epic, not a fairy tale in the narrower sense, yet it reads like one. Mikhail Glinka made an opera of it. The same adventure is carried to the table by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003esilver cutlery Ruslan and Ludmila\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA drawing that sits in the metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drawing that goes under the skin of the metal: permanently fired in, not applied. That is niello, it comes from Veliky Ustyug, where the art has been documented since 1683. The polish sets the final accent, not too much and not too little, so that the contrast is right. Paris 1937 brought the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time a gold medal, for tableware with Pushkin motifs; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003ethe manufactory’s history\u003c\/a\u003e is available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor connoisseurs and great celebrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair suits the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitstaggeschenke-925-silber\"\u003ewedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, the silver wedding anniversary, a round anniversary or the birthday of a person who loves books and operas. As a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sammlerstuecke\"\u003ecollector’s piece\u003c\/a\u003e it stands beside the cutlery of the same story; at Christmas or as a business gift it convinces by origin and effect. Anyone laying the table for six at once should look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case with 24 pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the Ruslan and Ludmila cups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spelled Ludmila or Ludmilla?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth forms are in use. We write “Ludmila”; the strict transliteration from Russian is “Lyudmila”, and “Ludmilla” also appears, for example in opera guides. More pieces are shown in the collection \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I clean with baking soda or aluminium foil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, both attack niello. Rinse by hand, dry immediately, never in the dishwasher; gentle repolishing is enough. Details in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 925 stamp say?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver is 925 parts pure out of 1,000, so sterling silver, and thus something different from thinly silver-plated metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cups come with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo, both with gold and niello, but each with a scene of its own. You receive them together in the wooden box; water, wine or vodka is what you drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the gift become personal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst with the engraving service, which you order with the cups. You record the desired text in the “order note at checkout”, and afterwards we check with SevChern what can be executed and refund the flat fee to you if the engraving is not possible. Second with a SilberVerse: a verse that picks up the occasion and names, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eSeen it already?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eCups and glasses in 925 silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eOur silver drinking vessels, with gold plating and niello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eAll silver cups\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583113494860,"sku":"13030","price":2987.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbecher-paar-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108784"},{"product_id":"silberbesteck-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello","title":"Silver Cutlery “The Priest and Balda” – Pushkin Series, 4-Piece, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA priest who likes to employ workmen for nothing, and a Balda who serves him the bill with cunning: this cutlery set for one person tells Pushkin’s satire on greed with humour. Silver 925, gold-plated, with scenes on the back and a wooden box for the entrance. Hosts who appreciate punchlines will find their place setting here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eA punchline on the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eThe six tales of the Pushkin Series in niello silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eDiscover more tales\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe Priest and Balda cutlery in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon (one place setting)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: approx. 177 g for all four pieces without the box (tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with hand-engraved niello; stainless steel knife blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Front of the handle: cartouche with a lyre, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title in Cyrillic script\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Back: scenes from Pushkin’s satire of the priest and his workman Balda in niello\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden box, approx. 270 × 240 × 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft, usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalda, little devils and a devil’s grimace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the tablespoon Balda sits at the sea. The handles are reserved for little devils with horns, and the teaspoon ends with a devil’s grimace that looks more comical than threatening. Anyone who turns it in the light sees how precisely the lines are drawn. At the front of each handle lies the cartouche with the lyre and Pushkin’s name together with the tale’s title, written in Cyrillic script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA satire with workman and goblin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miserly priest looks for a cheap workman. Balda asks only for three flicks on the forehead as wages, but works for seven. When the priest wants to get rid of him, he sends him to the devils to collect interest from the sea. Balda fools the devils with a rope and cunning, and in the end the priest pays his bill in the agreed currency. Like Till Eulenspiegel in German jest tales, the clever one here shows up the powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNiello and the right polish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the silver stand dark lines that were fired into the engraving. After firing, it is polished, with measure, because the polish decides the contrast, as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003eour article on the finish\u003c\/a\u003e shows. In Veliky Ustyug the niello tradition has been documented since 1683. Paris World’s Fair 1937: gold medal for tableware of the Artel Severnaya Chern, whose motifs came from Pushkin’s tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOccasions with a wink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the milestone birthday of a man with humour, as an anniversary piece or as a gift for a silver wedding anniversary, when the couple likes to laugh together. Under the Christmas tree and for a wedding it surprises just as well, and as a business gift it shows self-irony. For \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sammlerstuecke\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e the satire is a deliberate contrast to the rest of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the Priest and Balda cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is a well-known Russian tale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tale of the priest and his workman Balda is one of them, even if it is more satire than magic. Anyone who likes humour will love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the knife blade made of silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the blade is made of stainless steel and the handle of 925 silver. This way the knife keeps its edge for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there matching cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbecher-paar-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-niello\"\u003epair of cups The Priest and Balda\u003c\/a\u003e shows Balda before the priest and at the sea. For the table, the six place settings from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecutlery case\u003c\/a\u003e belong with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the niello cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse with warm water and dry, nothing more. Dishwasher, silver dips, aluminium foil and baking soda attack niello, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every place setting exactly the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motifs, yes, but lines and contrast turn out a little differently from piece to piece, because every master guides the graver differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the cutlery be given a dedication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, via the engraving service. It is ordered along with it; the wording of your dedication goes in the “order note at checkout”. Afterwards we clarify room and execution with SevChern; if the engraving is not possible, the flat fee goes back to you. Anyone who prefers to give words without engraving receives a SilberVerse, created for the occasion and names and free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eEven more table silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eCutlery sets for festive days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSilver 925 in a wooden box for the laid table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberbesteck-925-sets\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView cutlery sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583139348812,"sku":"13031","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108802"},{"product_id":"silberbecher-paar-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-niello","title":"Pair of Silver Cups “The Priest and Balda” – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated Inside with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA workman who works for three flicks on the forehead a year, a priest who wants to save on wages, and a little devil who lets himself be fooled by a rope: Pushkin’s tale of the priest and his workman Balda is the cheeky sister of the tales series. The pair of cups in 925 silver, gold-plated inside, takes it with a wink: a gift for people with a sense of satire, for collectors and for hosts who want to laugh when they raise a glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eThe cheeky side of the series\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSatire in silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003ePushkin’s tales know mockery too. Here you find all the pieces of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the series\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePair of cups The Priest and Balda in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Two silver cups in the manufactory’s original wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 silver (sterling), gold-plated inside and on the wide rim, smooth silver foot below\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Decoration: hand-engraved niello all around, Balda before the priest and Balda at the sea on one side, the cartouche on the other\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions per cup: approx. Ø 64 × 93 mm, weight approx. 108 g (the pair approx. 216 g, without the box)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Box: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 196 × 150 × 78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Cartouche: lyre, Pushkin’s name and the title of the tale of the priest and his workman Balda in Cyrillic script between floral tendrils\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalda before the priest, Balda at the sea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first cup Balda stands before the priest, on the second he sits at the water, beside him the little devil with horns. The scenes are worked out in the manufactory right down to the bast shoes and sit in oval fields between floral work. Gold shimmers inside and on the rim, while below the foot stays plainly silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheap workman, expensive lesson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe priest looks for a worker who costs almost nothing and finds Balda: a year of work for three flicks on the forehead. Balda toils for seven, and the priest grows afraid at the thought of payment. He sends the workman to the devils to collect rent. Balda lures the little devil onto the water, defeats him with cunning and a rope, and has the sack of money carried for him. In the end the wages are paid out in flicks; the lesson is part of the tale itself: whoever looks for cheap labour pays dearly. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003esilver cutlery The Priest and Balda\u003c\/a\u003e also tells this punchline onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNiello meets humour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat even a cheeky story holds up in silver is shown by the niello technique: lines are engraved into the metal, filled with black mass and polished, so that a picture arises as from an old book, only permanent. Veliky Ustyug has been documented as a place of niello art since 1683. The gold medal of Paris 1937 went to the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time for tableware with Pushkin tale motifs. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-3-handgravur-stichel\"\u003eHow the graver is guided\u003c\/a\u003e is described in our journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor people with dry humour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair suits the milestone birthday of a friend with humour, as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxusgeschenke-fuer-maenner\"\u003eluxury gift for men\u003c\/a\u003e, for an anniversary among colleagues or as a business gift for connoisseurs of Russian poetry. A silver wedding anniversary can take satire too, especially when both know Balda. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber\"\u003ecase for six people\u003c\/a\u003e lays the table for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBriefly asked about the pair of cups The Priest and Balda\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this tale about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout a miserly priest and a clever workman who outwits devils and employer. The tone is more mocking than in most of the others; more stories are in the collection \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\"\u003ePushkin’s Tales in Niello Silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs gold-plated the same as gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is a thin layer of gold on 925 silver, here on the rim and inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for niello silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse by hand, dry, polish softly. Not in the dishwasher, no silver dip, no baking soda, no aluminium foil. More on this in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a dedication of my own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Simply order the engraving service along with it and write in the “order note at checkout” field what you have in mind. Whether and how the engraving works, we check afterwards with SevChern; if it is not feasible, you get the flat fee back. A greeting without engraving is available as a SilberVerse, created for the occasion and names, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003ePerfect for toasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eSilver cups and glasses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eMore drinking vessels in 925 silver for guests and hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinkglaeser-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView drinking vessels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583159828812,"sku":"13032","price":2987.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbecher-paar-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108818"},{"product_id":"silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber","title":"24-Piece Silver Cutlery for 6 People – Pushkin Series, 925 Silver Gold-Plated with Niello","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if the table itself told tales? This cutlery case brings together 24 pieces in 925 sterling silver for six people: tablespoons, forks, knives and teaspoons, gold-plated and with scenes from Pushkin’s tales in niello. It is the prestige piece of the Pushkin Series, made for collectors, hosts and the very big occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eTo the series\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eAll tales at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eCutlery place settings and pairs of cups of the Pushkin Series side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView Pushkin’s tales\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCutlery case for 6 people in detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Tales of the series: six, each also available as a single cutlery set\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Contents: 24 pieces for 6 people, 6 each of tablespoons, forks, knives and teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, hand-engraved niello; on the knife a silver handle, stainless steel blade\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Dimensions: tablespoon approx. 195 × 44 mm, dinner fork approx. 189 × 24 mm, dinner knife approx. 223 × 27 mm, teaspoon approx. 134 × 29 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Weight: tablespoon approx. 60 g, fork approx. 50 g, knife approx. 43 g, teaspoon approx. 24 g; all 24 pieces together approx. 1,062 g (without the case)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Case: wood with burgundy velvet, approx. 590 × 420 × 85 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Design: front of the handle with cartouche (lyre, laurel, Pushkin’s name, tale title in Cyrillic script), back with tale scenes\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Engraving: after checking with the manufacturer, via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gravur-service-20-zeichen\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ SilberVerse card: free on request (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ueber-silberverse\"\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/a\u003e, 15 × 10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Delivery: in the manufactory’s original wooden case\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ Slight differences from the photo are a sign of handcraft — usually for the better\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTales on every piece: what you see on the 24 pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the front of each handle stands a cartouche: lyre, laurel, Pushkin’s name and the tale’s title, all in Cyrillic script. The lyre stands for poetry, the laurel for fame. On the back the story begins: tale scenes on forks, spoon backs and knife handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoons and forks are gold-plated on the bowls and tines, and the handles carry the engraving. On the knives a stainless steel blade sits in a silver handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSix stories, also individually: what is in the series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pushkin Series tells six stories, each also available as a cutlery set for one person:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-fischer-und-fischlein-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eFisherman and Fish\u003c\/a\u003e: A fisherman sets a fish free, and his wife wants more and more in return. The Brothers Grimm tell something similar in “The Fisherman and His Wife”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zarentochter-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eThe Tsar’s Daughter\u003c\/a\u003e: Mirror, apple and seven helpers, a relative of Snow White.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-zar-saltan-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eTsar Saltan\u003c\/a\u003e: A barrel in the sea, a swan princess, plus Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera with the “Flight of the Bumblebee”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-goldener-hahn-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eGolden Cockerel\u003c\/a\u003e: A cockerel on the tower warns the tsar; Rimsky-Korsakov made his last opera of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eRuslan and Ludmila\u003c\/a\u003e, also spelled “Ludmilla”: a verse epic about a knight who searches for his abducted bride, set to music by Glinka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003eThe Priest and Balda\u003c\/a\u003e: a satire in which a resourceful workman outwits a miserly priest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVeliky Ustyug, niello and a medal from Paris\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiello art in Veliky Ustyug has been documented since 1683. SevChern engraves the scenes into the silver, dark mass fills the lines and is fired in. Finally it is polished; for gold-plated pieces the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-5-gold-politur-finish\"\u003egilding together with polishing\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1937 the World’s Fair in Paris honoured the Artel Severnaya Chern of the time with a gold medal, for tableware with motifs from Pushkin’s tales (more in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/silberkunst\/sevchern-geheimnis-7-geschichte-dynastien\"\u003ehistory of the manufactory\u003c\/a\u003e). This case was newly made in the “Culture of the Home” line and is not a reproduction of those pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor a table you pass on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhoever gives six place settings gives a table. That suits a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silberhochzeit-geschenke-925-silber\"\u003esilver wedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jubilaeumsgeschenke-silber\"\u003emilestone anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitstaggeschenke-925-silber\"\u003ewedding anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e. For \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weihnachtsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eChristmas\u003c\/a\u003e or a milestone birthday, the case delights the whole family. As a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vip-geschenke-silber-niello\"\u003ebusiness gift\u003c\/a\u003e it makes a statement, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sammlerstuecke\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e find tale scenes by Pushkin on all 24 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the silver cutlery case for 6 people\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does gold-plated mean for cutlery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thin layer of gold lies on the silver. Here bowls, tines and handles are gold-plated, and the body remains 925 sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver cutlery in the dishwasher: what happens then?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt tarnishes, and with niello silver more damage threatens. Wash by hand and dry immediately. Aluminium foil and baking soda attack the niello, details in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/nielloa\/nielloa-technik-erklaert\"\u003eniello guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you choose single place settings instead of the case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, every tale is available as a four-piece cutlery set, for example \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-ruslan-und-ljudmila-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003e“Ruslan and Ludmila”\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silberbesteck-pope-und-balda-puschkin-925-silber-vergoldet-niello\"\u003e“The Priest and Balda”\u003c\/a\u003e. The matching pairs of cups are listed in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello\"\u003etales collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a dedication be added?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes: with the case you choose the engraving service, and in the “order note at checkout” field you describe what you wish for. With SevChern we then look at room and execution. If the engraving cannot be realised, the flat fee is refunded to you. A dedication without engraving is available as a SilberVerse: a verse about your occasion and the recipients, free on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMore for the table\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eTable silver and silver cutlery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eCutlery, sets and table silver in 925 silver for the laid table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tafelsilber-silberbesteck\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eView table silver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59583180407116,"sku":"13033","price":14399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/silberbesteck-24-teilig-6-personen-puschkin-serie-925-silber-freisteller.png?v=1793108838"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-niello-silber-kategorie.webp?v=1793120259","url":"https:\/\/premiumgeschenk.de\/en\/collections\/puschkin-maerchen-silber-niello.oembed","provider":"Premium Geschenkideen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}