“Barok” Tea Glass Holder in 925 Silver – Russian Podstakannik with Glass

Anyone who drinks tea from a glass knows the podstakannik. Barok is just such a Podstakannik, a tea glass holder in 925 silver, with tea glass and gift box. It has a round engraving field and an openwork swept handle. A gift for a birthday, for Christmas or for a wedding.

Podstakannik in silver: what Barok is and what comes with it

Podstakannik is Russian for “under the glass”. It means the holder that surrounds the tea glass. The delivery includes the holder (925 silver), tea glass and gift box. The holder is made by ArgentA.

You will find Podstakannik and tea glass holders at a glance in the collection.

Barok: tendrils, shell crown, smooth foot

The wall is closed. At the top, acanthus tendrils wind around the holder, below lies a diamond lattice, finished off by a pointed-arch frieze. A shell crown sits above the round engraving field. The foot is smooth and bell-shaped.

The swept handle is openwork and curved in an S shape, with an acanthus volute at the top. It ends at the height of the rim and sits opposite the engraving field. The bright relief and the smooth foot are polished to a high shine by hand. This holder carries hardly any patina.

Tea glass holder with engraving: name or date in the round field

The round field with beaded border sits at the front, in the middle. It is empty, holds up to 20 characters and is waiting for a name, initials or a date.

The engraving flat fee goes into the cart together with the holder. What should appear in the field, you note under “order note at checkout”. After your order, we check whether and how it can be done, and agree lettering and layout with you. If a wish cannot be carried out, you get the flat fee back, or we look together for another piece.

With it comes the SilberVerse, free on request: a verse created individually for your occasion and name, as a photo card measuring 15 × 10 cm.

For a birthday: who to give Barok to

Anyone who appreciates tea from a glass will be pleased with a holder that gets its own fixed place at the table. For a birthday, the round field carries a name or a date. For a couple, you take two holders, one name each.

The holder suits Christmas or a wedding just as well. There is a separate article on the question of how much to give at Christmas.

Barok or Der Meister: beaded border versus laurel wreath

Both have a round engraving field: on Barok it is framed by a beaded border under the shell crown, on the Meister with laurel wreath by a wreath of laurel leaves. Barok has a closed wall and a smooth foot, the Meister has openwork and feet. The holder of Barok weighs approx. 105 g, that of the Meister approx. 156 g.

If you would like a spoon with it, choose Barok with spoon as a set.

Caring for Barok: how the bright silver stays beautiful

Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water for the holder. If needed, you may re-polish the bright relief with a silver polishing cloth. The holder does not belong in the dishwasher. Dry it well afterwards and store it somewhere dry. Over the years, the silver tarnishes slightly; that is part of it. Take the glass out to clean it.

Barok: quick answers

How do I use a podstakannik?
The tea glass stands in the holder, and you hold the handle. To clean it, take the glass out.

How do I have my name engraved in the round field?
The flat fee goes into the cart with the holder, your wish into the “order note at checkout”. Afterwards we agree lettering and layout with you. The engraving is done on the silver; the glass stays unchanged.

Single holder or set with spoon?
The single holder contains holder, tea glass and gift box. The set adds a spoon with an openwork head. If you want a complete gift for one person, take the set. For a couple, two single holders fit.

Does Barok also work as a gift for a couple?
Yes. One holder each, one name each in the round field. If you also want a spoon, take the set for one person.