Teaspoon 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Niello | Astra Gold Puristic

A teaspoon made of 925 sterling silver, fully gilded and with a deliberately understated design: The bowl remains completely smooth and without ornament, while the handle features a delicate niello floral engraving. This puristic variant from the Astra Gold series by the SevChern manufactory shows that elegance does not always require embellishment – here, the highly polished gilding speaks for itself, complemented by a single subtle detail on the handle.

At a glance

• Material: 925 Sterling silver with full gilding and niello inlay
• Length: approx. 138 mm
• Width: approx. 32 mm
• Average weight: approx. 28 g
• Origin: Russia, SevChern Manufactory
• Special features: fully gilded, puristic bowl without ornaments, delicate niello hand engraving on the handle
• Hallmark: yes
• Scope of delivery: Teaspoon, gift box

Material and workmanship

The bowl, stem, and back of this spoon are fully gilded and highly polished – without additional engraving or ornaments on the bowl. This restraint is a deliberate design choice: The smooth, reflective surface allows the quality of the polish to shine without distraction. Only the handle is embellished: a hand-engraved floral niello inlay in an elongated cartouche, where the contours are engraved into the silver and filled with black enamel, which is fixed in a kiln and then polished. This creates a spoon that combines maximum gilding with minimalist restraint on the bowl.

Use and occasions

As a teaspoon, this piece is suitable for tea, coffee, or small desserts, as well as a calm, elegant accent on a festively set table. It suits occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays – especially for those who prefer clear lines and subtle elegance over richly decorated pieces. This puristic spoon can also be well combined as an addition to an existing gilded silver service, for example, alternating with more elaborately decorated teaspoons from the same series.

Care

Clean the spoon by hand with a soft, slightly damp cloth and then immediately dry it with a dry cotton cloth. Avoid using the dishwasher and aggressive cleaning agents to prevent damage to the gilding and the niello inlay on the handle. Between uses, it is best to store the spoon in the supplied gift box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this teaspoon be engraved?
No, due to the complete gilding and the puristic design, no additional engraving service is possible for this model.

Why is the bowl without ornamentation if the handle has a niello engraving?
This is a deliberate design choice: The smooth, fully gilded bowl forms a calm contrast to the delicate niello floral engraving on the handle.

What is this puristic teaspoon particularly suitable for?
For anyone who appreciates full gilding but prefers clear lines over an elaborately decorated bowl – ideal as a gift for weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays.

You might also be interested in

Further gilded table silver with niello embellishment can be found in the Table Silver and Silver Cutlery Collection. For more gift ideas for special occasions, also check out the Gift Ideas in 925 Sterling Silver.