Souvenir Egg 925 Silver Niello Georg — gilded with shot glass

A silver egg that opens — revealing a small gilded cup inside. This souvenir egg, made of 925 sterling silver, features Saint George the Victorious, Moscow's patron saint with spear and dragon, in fine niello hand-engraving with gilding on one side. The cup inside depicts a Russian cathedral with onion domes, and a dark stone sits atop the lid as a finial. An ensemble intended as a decorative object for a display cabinet or shelf.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, niello hand-engraving, gilding
• Egg motif: Saint George the Victorious (Moscow coat of arms) in a medallion on one side
• Cup motif: Russian cathedral with onion domes, Cyrillic inscription
• Finial: dark cabochon stone on the lid
• Mechanism: hinged lid, cup fits perfectly inside the egg
• Dimensions: Ø 56.5 mm x H 122 mm (egg on stand)
• Weight: approx. 207 g (egg and cup together)

Material and workmanship

The egg is made of 925 sterling silver and is decorated with niello hand-engraving and fine gold gilding. On one side, a round medallion shows Saint George the Victorious — the rider on a horse piercing the dragon with his spear, surrounded by dense floral niello ornamentation with golden ribbons. The other side bears the same tendril design without a figural motif. The lid opens via a hinge at the back, and inside, a small cup fits perfectly, gilded inside and out, with the motif of a Russian cathedral with onion domes and a Cyrillic inscription. A dark cabochon stone sits atop the lid as a crowning finish. The ornate stand holds the egg steadily, even without the cup inside.

Use and occasions

This souvenir egg is designed as a decorative object — a small sculpture for the display cabinet when closed, and an ensemble with two motifs when opened: the patron saint on the egg, the cathedral on the cup. The decorated egg with a hidden surprise belongs to the Russian Easter tradition, dating back to the Middle Ages. This piece is suitable as a gift for collectors of Russian silversmithing, for milestone birthdays, or as a representative gift for business partners and VIP events — whenever a souvenir with substance and history is desired, instead of an ordinary keepsake.

Care

Clean the egg and cup with a soft silver cloth. For stubborn areas, a mild silver polish applied exclusively to the polished silver surfaces, not directly to the niello, is suitable. Avoid immersion baths, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. Store the ensemble in a dry place, ideally in a closed box, to prevent oxidation.

Frequently asked questions

Is this egg with cup intended for daily use?

No, this ensemble is designed as a decorative object. It stands closed as a sculpture or open with the cup next to it and is intended for a display cabinet, shelf, or desk.

What do the motifs on the egg and cup depict?

The egg shows Saint George the Victorious — the Moscow city emblem — as a rider with a spear and dragon. The cup bears the motif of a Russian cathedral with onion domes. Both motifs are created with niello hand-engraving with gold accents.

Does the egg stand stably even without the cup?

Yes. The ornate stand securely holds the egg, regardless of whether the cup is inside or stands separately.

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