Child's Cup, 925 Silver Niello "Sommergarten" with Handle, 230 ml

A bird perched on a blossoming branch, flowers opening, leaves twining – summer is captured on this mug. Niello hand-engraving on polished 925 sterling silver, without gilding: pure silver with black ornament, clear and child-friendly. This mug is intended as a christening gift, engraved with the child's name and christening date, to accompany them from their first sip into adulthood.

At a glance

• Material: 925 Sterling silver, niello hand-engraving, without gilding
• Motif: Bird on a blossoming branch, "Summer Garden" collection
• Shape: Mug with handle, slightly flared at the top
• Dimensions: L 97 × W 75 × H 79 mm
• Volume: 230 ml
• Weight: approx. 177 g
• Manufacture: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug
• Engraving: on request – name, christening date, dedication
• Delivery: in a gift box

Material and workmanship

The niello engraving is subtly placed – not a full-surface ornament, but a single image on polished silver, complemented by a narrow diamond band at the top edge as a finish. The rest remains pure silver. This restraint is deliberate: The mug is intended to be part of everyday life, not just for display. The handle is large enough for children's fingers and sturdy enough for unsteady grips, yet elegant enough for an adult hand. The mug is made by SevChern in Veliky Ustyug.

Occasions and target groups

The bird on the blossoming branch is not a classic baby motif like a teddy bear or bunny – it is an image that a child finds beautiful and an adult recognizes as art. This is exactly what makes the mug a companion for decades: A child drinks their milk from it, a teenager puts it on a shelf, an adult uses it for their breakfast coffee and thinks of their christening. As a motif, the bird on the blossoming branch symbolically represents new beginnings and growth – for the start of a life that unfolds like summer.

The classic christening gift par excellence: a silver mug with the child's name, born from the tradition that the first piece of silver in a child's life is given at christening. The mug is also suitable as a birth gift, or for the first birthday when the child begins to drink independently, or as a godparent's gift that makes the bond between godparent and godchild visible.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

Upon request, we engrave the child's name and christening date on the mug – the engraving is on the polished silver surface opposite the bird motif, so the mug has two sides: the image and the name. With engraving, we include a free SilberVerse card in photo format (15 × 10 cm) – an individually designed dedication card that completes the gift.

Care

925 sterling silver is food-safe and suitable for hot and cold drinks. For cleaning, use warm water and mild dish soap; do not put in the dishwasher. The niello bird and polished silver are durable and easy to care for – no sharp edges, sturdy handle, tip-proof shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can a child drink from the mug?
From the moment they can hold a mug – usually from about 12 to 18 months. The handle helps with gripping.

Can I have a name and christening date engraved?
Yes, upon request. Write the desired text in the order field or contact us directly – the engraving is on the back, opposite the bird motif.

What does the motif of a bird on a blossoming branch mean?
The Summer Garden motif symbolizes new beginnings and growth – an image that matures with the child, rather than being tied to a specific age.

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