Teaspoon 925 silver gilt Niello — Botanica

Teaspoon 925 Silver Gold Plated Niello — Botanica

129 mm long, 23 g solid 925 silver — the teaspoon from the Botanica collection is the piece most frequently held in hand. Every tea or coffee break begins with it: stirring, putting it down, picking it up again. Its handle bears the same triad that defines the entire Botanica line — the warm gold of the gilding, the deep black of the niello hand engraving, the matte silver as a calm background. Floral blossoms and tendrils in a botanical plant style, hand-engraved into the silver and fused with niello alloy. Inseparably bound to the metal — no application, no layer that fades with time.

The teaspoon matches cup SW10145, sugar bowl 11640, and the complete Botanica service SW10205. It can be ordered individually — as an addition, a replacement, or a standalone gift for people who take their tea table seriously.

The Triad of the Botanica Line — on a Spoon

Gold, niello black, matte silver — this triad runs through all pieces of the Botanica collection. On the teaspoon, it is concentrated on a small surface: The gilded bowl bears the warm gold, the matte silver handle provides the background, the niello ornamental band on the handle sets the black drawing. What unfolds over large surfaces on the teapots and cups is found here on 129 mm.

Niello is not a color or a layer. It is a black metal alloy — which is fused into engraved depressions and chemically bonded with the base silver. The ornament does not fade. What is on this teaspoon today will still be there in thirty years. SevChern, the only active manufacturer of niello silver of this kind, has maintained this technique since 1933, involving over 15 steps per piece.

As Part of a Service — and Individually Reorderable

The complete Botanica tea service (SW10205, 23 pieces for 6 people) includes six teaspoons. Individual spoons can be ordered separately — as an addition, a replacement, or if you are building up the service step by step. The Botanica collection can be configured on request for any number of people — for 1, 2, 4, 6, or more. Individual items can be reordered at any time; the ensemble grows with you. Please contact us when ordering.

As a Gift — and as Part of a Larger Ensemble

A silver teaspoon with niello and gilding is not just any piece of cutlery. It's a piece that gets noticed — when stirring, when putting it down, when looking at it. As a gift for a wedding, a birthday, a small present for someone who wants to adorn their tea table with real silver. Or as the first building block of the Botanica collection, which can be followed by a cup, sugar bowl, and teapot.

For a golden wedding, a round anniversary, as a personal present that will be used for decades — a spoon with niello hand engraving and a 925 hallmark explains itself. The piece comes in a gift box — ready to be presented, without any further effort.

Engraving, SilberVerse Card & Care

On the back of the handle, the spoon offers space for a personal engraving — initials, a date, a short sentence. Ideal as a personalized individual gift. Please specify engraving request when ordering.

Upon request, we will include a personal SilberVerse card in photo format (10×15 cm) — individually designed, suitable for the occasion, currently free of charge.

Care: Hand wash with lukewarm water and mild detergent. No dishwasher, no silver dip. The niello ornament is permanently fused; normal cleaning will not harm it. Polish the gilded bowl only with a soft cloth. Store in the gift box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this teaspoon match cup SW10145 and service SW10205?
Yes — all Botanica pieces feature identical niello ornament and the same gilding from the SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug. The teaspoon (129 mm) is the matching spoon for the Botanica cup (SW10145) and is included in the complete service SW10205.

Can I reorder several teaspoons individually?
Yes — the Botanica collection is modular. Spoons can be ordered individually, for any number of people — 1, 2, 4, 6, or more. Please contact us when ordering, we will coordinate the made-to-order production.

Is the gilding durable?
The gilding on the spoon bowl is applied to a high standard. For long-lasting durability: Hand wash instead of dishwasher, no silver dip, no abrasive cleaners. Polish with a soft cloth.

Is engraving possible?
Yes — on the back of the handle. Initials, date, or a short sentence. Please specify engraving request when ordering.

How long does production take?
The teaspoon is made-to-order. Contact us before ordering for current delivery times, especially if the spoon is to be given as a gift by a specific date.

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