Ostentatious Goblet St. Petersburg 925 Silver — Panorama Niello Gilded

31 centimeters of silver, and upon it an entire city: Saint Petersburg as a panoramic wrap-around, captured in hand-engraved niello and framed in gold. Not an ordinary drinking vessel, but a monument to a city that sees itself as a “window to the West.”

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, fine gold plating (completely interior, domes, rim, foot)
• Motif: Saint Petersburg city panorama as a 360° engraving on the cup
• Inscription: “САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ” in Cyrillic script
• Stem: golden braided pattern (twisted band)
• Dimensions: Ø 133 mm × H 309 mm
• Volume: 1150 ml
• Weight: approx. 817 g
• Engraving: possible upon review — on the foot or underside
• Delivery: in a gift box

Material and craftsmanship

What appears to be a single motif in the product photo is actually a wrap-around panorama that covers the entire cup. At the top, the lettering “САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ” in golden Cyrillic script frames the image like a dedication, below which the city’s skyline unfolds: church towers, domes, fortress walls, bridges over the Neva — each silhouette individually crafted in hand-engraved niello and embedded in floral scrollwork that encloses the architecture like a picture frame. Golden accents on domes and spires capture the effect of sunlight hitting the gilded churches of Saint Petersburg. The stem is not a smooth baluster, but a twisted, braided gold band — a rope pattern reminiscent of a coiled cable that connects the cup to the base. The node bears its own niello medallions, and the foot repeats the floral ornament of the cup in a wider variation with cartouches and golden rims. Only a section of the panorama is visible in the product photo — the full view is only revealed when slowly rotating the chalice in your hand.

Use and occasions

For collectors of Russian silversmithing, a city panorama of this size is a rarity, something expected more in museums than in retail. For people with a connection to Saint Petersburg — having been born there, lived there, or simply loving the city — this chalice is a tangible version of that connection, more personal than any souvenir. As a diplomatic or business gift, it is suitable for occasions where an ordinary gift will not suffice: state visits, special honors, significant handovers. And together with its Moscow counterpart, it forms a pair that unites Russia’s two largest cities — for collectors who don't just want a piece, but the whole story.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

Engraving is possible upon review — on the foot or the underside; the panorama on the cup remains untouched. Upon request, we will include a personal SilberVerse card in photo format (15 × 10 cm landscape) — individually designed, tailored to the occasion, and free of charge.

Care

Wipe regularly with a soft silver polishing cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaners on the niello surfaces. Store in the gift box when the chalice is not on display.

Frequently asked questions

Can you drink from the chalice?

Technically yes — the chalice is gold-plated on the inside. However, with 1150 ml and approx. 817 g, this piece is more of a ceremonial chalice than an everyday drinking vessel.

What does the panorama show exactly?

The skyline of Saint Petersburg as a 360-degree wrap-around panorama: church towers, domes, fortress walls, and bridges over the Neva. The full view is only revealed by rotating the chalice.

Is the chalice also available with a Moscow panorama?

Yes — the Moscow ceremonial chalice displays the Kremlin panorama in the same form, weight, and technique. Two cities as a pair.

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