Schnapps Glasses Set 925 Silver Niello Grapes — Box with 3 Glasses

A silver box that opens—and inside are three shot glasses. The box is shaped like a stemmed bowl with a dome lid: grape niello on each surface, golden rims, a golden finial on the lid. The three glasses inside bear the same grape motif, are gilded on the inside, and fit perfectly into the bowl's opening. Lid off, glasses out, pour, toast, glasses back, lid on. 925 sterling silver, niello hand engraving, fine gold gilding—a drinking set that looks like a sculpture when not in use.

Box and Glasses — A Set That Belongs Together

What's special about this set is that the box isn't just packaging; it's part of the experience. The stemmed bowl with a dome lid stands on a baluster foot with its own niello band—when closed, it looks like a centerpiece or a ceremonial goblet. Only when you lift the lid do you see the three glasses standing side by side in the bowl, their golden rims pointing upwards.

The glasses themselves are small masterpieces: each bears the same grape niello as the box, each has a gilded inner cup and its own small foot with niello decoration. They are not generic additions—they are part of a fully designed unit. The box and glasses share the same motif, the same technique, the same signature. You notice this immediately when you see all four pieces together.

Grapes — The Motif of Abundance

The grapes on this set are the same motif language that also characterizes the Grape Goblet (210 ml) in our stemware line. Heavy grapes hang from vines, leaves frame them, golden fields add warmth to the motif. In Russian ornamentation, the grape symbolizes abundance, enjoyment, and fertility—symbols that are just as fitting for a schnapps set as for a wine goblet.

On the box, the grapes cover the entire bowl and lid—this is the densest niello work in our range. Every grape, every leaf, every vine is hand-engraved into the silver and fused with niello in the flame. The golden accents are applied separately. For a set with four pieces (box + 3 glasses), the amount of work multiplies—which explains the price and the significance of this piece.

For What Occasions This Set Is Made

Company Anniversary and Business Gift: When a gift should go above and beyond—three shot glasses in a silver box with a dome lid. This will be unboxed, admired, and remembered. No gift basket can compare.

Milestone Birthday (50th, 60th, 70th): For the man who has everything—three glasses for three friends, in a box that will then sit on the mantelpiece. More gift ideas: 60th Birthday Gift.

Collector: The most elaborate shot glass set in our range—for collectors looking for the next level after single glasses and simple sets. In combination with the Souvenir Egg with Shot Glass, a pair is created that shows the breadth of the SevChern collection: sculpture with glass (egg) and box with three glasses (this set).

Wedding and Silver Wedding: The three glasses—bride, groom, best man. Or: three generations. The box as a vessel that holds the three together.

Retirement: After a career, a set that says: "From now on, you drink from silver." Colleagues chip in, the retiree unwraps it—and has a piece he can use every Friday night.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Shot Glass Set

Can you drink from the glasses?
Yes—925 silver is food-safe, as is the inner gilding. Each glass holds approx. 2-3 cl—a shot or vodka portion. Clean with warm water, do not put in the dishwasher.

Is the box stable without the glasses?
Yes—the stemmed bowl stands on a wide base, with or without glasses and with or without the lid. When closed, it is a sculpture; when open, it is a serving vessel.

Why is this set so expensive?
Four pieces (box + lid + 3 glasses), all made of 925 silver with niello hand engraving and gilding. Each piece goes through 15 steps in the SevChern manufactory. Approx. 605 g of pure sterling silver plus fine gold. This is not just a set, it's a collection in a box.

Are there similar pieces?
The Souvenir Egg with Shot Glass follows the same principle (container + drinking vessel inside), but as a single glass in an egg. For simpler shot glass sets without a box: our Shot Glass Collection.

Is engraving possible?
Upon request—on the glasses (foot or rim) or on the box (foot or inside of the lid).