Tea Glass Holder The Bronze Horseman in 925 Silver with Tea Glass and Engraving on the Base

Peter the Great on horseback, in silver beside the tea glass. The tea glass holder The Bronze Horseman in 925 silver carries the equestrian monument of St Petersburg as a relief in the medallion. A tea glass and a gift box are included, and the base takes your engraving. A gift for history lovers, for Christmas or for retirement.

Tea glass holder The Bronze Horseman: the monument at the tea table

The holder is delivered in 925 silver with a tea glass, packed in the gift box. It comes from ArgentA. In Russia, holders like this are called a Podstakannik, which translates as “under the glass”.

If you want a spoon in the box too, choose the Bronze Horseman set with teaspoon. The holder is the same in both.

Peter the Great on horseback: what the relief shows

The medallion shows the equestrian monument of Peter the Great in St Petersburg. Étienne Falconet created it, and it was unveiled in 1782. The horse is rearing, with an undulating ground beneath it. The relief is flat and light.

The wall carries a braided band at the top and bottom, plus round-arched openings, a smooth tendril band and slits. The round medallion sits at the front, with a shell above, a bow below, and a beaded border and laurel wreath all around. The flat, light relief and the base are polished, by hand to a high shine. The patina is found mainly on the laurel wreath.

Why The Bronze Horseman? Name, poem, monument

Pushkin’s poem “The Bronze Horseman”, written in 1833, gave the monument its name. In Russian, the title literally says “Copper Horseman”, which English renders as “Bronze Horseman”. The motif is a secular monument and not a religious sign.

Engraving on the base: name or date beneath the rider

Beneath the holder stands the smooth base, which has room for up to 20 characters. You can choose a name, initials or a date. The relief in the medallion stays as it is.

You put the engraving flat fee into the cart with the holder. You give the name, initials or date for the base under “order note at checkout”. After the order, we look at your wish and agree the lettering and layout with you. If it cannot be done, you get the flat fee refunded, or you find another piece with us.

On request, we enclose a SilberVerse for history lovers free of charge. The verse is created for the occasion and name, completely individually; it comes as a photo card (15 × 10 cm).

For history lovers, at Christmas, for retirement: who to give it to

The holder suits people who have travelled to St Petersburg or like to daydream themselves there. Literature lovers who read Pushkin will also be pleased with it. Among colleagues, it is a farewell gift for retirement.

The glass stands in the holder, and the journey comes up in conversation. A cup of tea turns into an evening of stories.

The Bronze Horseman or St George: monument versus saint

The Horseman is a secular motif from history, and the relief is light and flat. St George comes from the Orthodox tradition and shows the saint with the dragon. Both holders are built in the same way.

If you would like a free field for the engraving in the laurel wreath, Der Meister is the right choice.

Care: short and calm

Wipe the holder with a soft cloth and, if needed, wash it in lukewarm water. It does not belong in the dishwasher. Store it dry. After some years, silver shows a dark touch. A silver polishing cloth is fine; on the patinated wreath, go gently.

Patina here means: no colour on top, but a dark surface that stays with you in everyday use. You may carefully re-polish the light relief. Take the glass out for washing.

The Bronze Horseman: quick answers

What is the Bronze Horseman?
The equestrian monument of Peter the Great in St Petersburg. On the relief, he sits on a rearing horse.

Can I have the holder engraved?
Yes, on the base, up to 20 characters. You order the flat fee with it and enter the wording in the “order note at checkout”.

Single holder or set with a teaspoon?
The single holder brings the holder and the glass. If you also want a spoon, choose the set with teaspoon.

Why does the relief look lighter than the wreath?
The relief is polished, and the wreath carries patina. The patina is not lacquer and does not go away.