Silver bowl 925 silver gold-plated Fruit Paradise 1200 ml

Silver Bowl "Fruit Paradise" in 925 Gold-Plated Silver — Niello Engraving, Gold, 1200 ml

You place a piece of fruit in it and see gold. The inner bowl of the "Fruit Paradise" is fully gilded — warm, radiant gold as a backdrop for everything you serve. The handles glow golden, the base has gilded accents, and the entire silver body features a floral niello engraving in deep black. Three materials, one statement: This is not a serving dish. This is a centerpiece.

793 g solid 925 sterling silver, D180 × W233 × H163 mm, 1200 ml capacity. The same dimensions as the purely silver version — but a completely different effect. Anyone who has seen a fully gilded inner bowl in candlelight knows what we mean.

Fully Gilded Inner Bowl — What the Eye Sees First

The first glance into the bowl: gold. Not the cold gleam of polished silver, but the warm, deep glow of a fully gilded inner surface. This is the crucial difference from the purely silver variant — and the moment guests understand what they are dealing with.

The gilding of the inner bowl is not just aesthetic. It protects the silver from acid from fruits, juices, and other foods — a classic reason why silversmith masters gild the inside of serving pieces. Function and beauty coincide: The gold holds what the silver shows.

The handles are fully gilded, the round base has gilded decorative elements. Polished silver, deep niello black, and warm gold — this is the triad that distinguishes this bowl from the purely silver version and gives it a different temperature: warmer, richer, more festive.

Floral Niello Engraving on Gilded Silver — A Different Contrast

The niello on gilded silver appears differently than on polished silver. The background is warmer, the black of the engraving lines stands out more sharply — the contrast is more dramatic. "Fruit Paradise" as a motif: a lush landscape of blossoms, leaves, and fruits, melted into niello, deep and permanent.

Niello is not a color, not enamel, not lacquer. It is a metal alloy of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, which is melted into the engraved depressions at around 300 degrees. The chemical bond with the silver makes the result durable and food-safe. SevChern from Veliky Ustyug — since 1683 one of the few manufactories that still practice niello as an active craft, not as historical reconstruction. The workshops were awarded the gold medal in Paris in 1937.

As a Table Ornament — Gold, Silver, and Niello on the Table

Some pieces change the perception of the table on which they stand. This bowl is one such piece. On the dining table in candlelight: The gold of the inner bowl reflects the flames, the niello black of the engraving remains deep and calm, the polished silver of the body connects both. A piece that functions as an art object on the sideboard during the day and opens a conversation at the table in the evening.

Filled with fruit, filled with desserts, or empty as decoration — the gilded interior gives every content a frame that enhances it. The fruit is not the centerpiece. The bowl is the centerpiece.

As a Gift — Wedding, Anniversary, Representation

For a golden wedding anniversary: Gold for the golden anniversary — this is not a metaphor, it is material. Giving a silver bowl with a fully gilded inner bowl for a golden wedding anniversary is one of the most precise gestures a gift can make. For 50 years of shared life: 793 g of silver and gold.

As a representative gift for institutions and boards: The gilded "Fruit Paradise" is the more festive of the two variants — for occasions where a gift deserves status and attention. Embassies, supervisory boards, foundations: This is the right object.

For collectors of Russian silver tableware: Both variants of the "Fruit Paradise" collection — purely silver and gilded — are serious collector's items. SevChern, Veliky Ustyug, Russian state hallmark, niello hand-engraving: All characteristics are met. The gilded version is the rarer of the two.

Engraving, Personal Card & Care

Individual engraving is possible upon request — please contact us before ordering. The outer surface of the body or a handle offer space for a personal dedication. As an alternative: the free SilberVerse card in photo format (10x15 cm), individually designed for the occasion and recipient — simply specify when ordering.

Care: Clean gilded silver with a soft cloth — no silver dip (damages the gilding), no dishwasher, no abrasive cleaners. Rinse the inner bowl with lukewarm water after use, dry immediately. Niello contrasts deepen with regular polishing. Store in the gift box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference from the purely silver "Fruit Paradise"?
The silver variant (SW10424) is entirely in polished 925 silver — only the niello provides the contrast. This gilded version has a fully gilded inner bowl, gilded handles, and gilded elements on the base. Both variants have the same motif, the same dimensions, and the same weight. The gilded one is the more festive choice.

Is the gilding food-safe?
Yes. The gilding on 925 sterling silver is food-safe and harmless for contact with fruits, desserts, and other foods. Important: no dishwasher and no silver dip — both will damage the gilding. Clean by hand with lukewarm water and dry immediately.

How heavy is the bowl when fully filled?
The bowl weighs approx. 793 g. With a capacity of 1200 ml — completely filled with fruit — several kilograms accumulate. The two gilded handles are made for precisely this moment: stable, ergonomic, part of the handmade overall form.

For which occasions is this silver bowl suitable as a gift?
Golden wedding anniversary, significant anniversaries from 40 years, wedding gift from a group, representative gift for institutions and executives, gift for collectors of Russian silver tableware. The bowl comes in a gift box and is ready to be presented immediately.

Also available:
"Fruit Paradise" purely silver — 925 silver without gilding

Further recommendations:
Wedding Gifts in 925 Silver  |  Luxury Gifts in Silver  |  Business Gifts