Inverted Onion Domes 925 Silver — Set of 6 with Tray

Six conical cups, whose bottoms are shaped like golden onion domes — like the towers of Russian cathedrals. When all six are placed upside down on the round tray, the arrangement looks like a miniature cathedral with six golden towers. This is no coincidence. These are Perevörtischi — Russian tipping cups that cannot be set down until they are empty. A tradition that dates back to Peter the Great and is still practiced today among friends, business partners, and families.

Six Domes on a Tray — the Set for the Large Gathering

Six is the number for a full table. Six business partners. Six family members. Six friends who meet once a year and truly celebrate. This set is for the occasion when everyone is at the table and the toast is for all. Each of the six cups holds approximately 40 ml — a classic vodka serving. Ice-cold from the freezer, drunk in one go, placed upside down on the tray. Six golden domes face upwards. The cathedral stands. And everyone has drunk honestly.

The onion dome (Russian Луковица, Lukovitsa) is the most distinctive architectural element of Russian churches — from St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow to the wooden churches in Kizhi. On a Perevörtish cup, it becomes a crown: as long as you drink, you hold the dome in your hand. When you've finished drinking, you return it to its place — upright, golden, shining.

Niello and Gold — the Ornament Tells a Story

All six cups feature floral niello ornaments on polished 925 silver — black hand-engraving in line relief, melted in at 800 degrees. The golden domes, the gold rims at the top and bottom, and the gilded center of the tray add warm accents against the black and silver of the niello. The tray itself bears a niello rosette in the center — an ornament that only becomes visible when all cups are removed. A small reward for the host who cleans up.

The set comes from the SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug (Russian North, 340 years of niello tradition, recognized as Russian folk art craft). Each cup undergoes 15 steps of production. Slight differences between the six cups are a signature of craftsmanship, not a flaw.

The detailed story: Perevörtischi — Why you can't put down your cup in Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the golden domes symbolize?
The onion dome (Луковица) is the hallmark of Russian church architecture. On the Perevörtish, it becomes the crown of the inverted cup — when all six stand on the tray, it looks like a miniature cathedral with six golden towers.

Are Perevörtischi also available for smaller gatherings?
Yes — our 3-piece Gold Oak set with stand is for three. The 2-piece Double Goblet set is for two.

What occasion is this set suitable for?
Six cups are for the grand gathering: company anniversary, family celebration, friends' reunion with history. Also as a representative gift for a business circle. More: Luxury gifts for men.