Tea Glass Holder Saint George in 925 Silver, Relief Gilded, with Tea Glass

George wears gold, the wreath stays silver. The partly gilded tea glass holder in 925 silver shows St George in the medallion: the relief is gilded, the laurel wreath has an antique patina. A tea glass and a gift box are included, and your wording has room on the base. A gift for an anniversary, and for Christmas too.

Partly gilded tea glass holder: where the gold sits

The relief in the medallion is gilded, that is, George on his horse together with the dragon on the ground. The beaded frame and the laurel wreath stay silver, and the wreath carries a dark patina. The box contains the holder, the tea glass and the gift box. The holder comes from ArgentA. You will find more models in the tea glass holders in 925 silver.

The spoon in the first photo is not included. You get it in the set, for example in the St George set with a gilded relief with the holder in this version.

Gold and silver in the laurel wreath: how the holder is built

The holder is a cylindrical basket. Braided bands frame it at the top and bottom, and in between round-arched openings, a smooth tendril band and slits take turns. At the front sits the round medallion, surrounded by a beaded border and laurel, with a shell above and a bow below.

The bow handle is on the side facing away from the medallion. It is a flat bar with a row of beads and rises above the rim. The figure is gilded, the other raised surfaces are polished by hand; in the wreath and tendrils, the patina remains.

Engraving on the base: your name beneath the golden George

Beneath the holder stands a smooth base with a stepped edge. It holds up to 20 characters, such as names, initials or a date. The engraving does not touch the gilded relief in the medallion.

You order the engraving flat fee as an accessory. It sits in the cart next to the holder, and you note the wording you want in the “order note at checkout”. Only after the order do we clarify exactly how the wish can be carried out. We decide on lettering and layout together with you. If a wish cannot be fulfilled, we refund the flat fee, or you choose another piece with us.

For the anniversary, we create a SilberVerse free of charge on request: a verse that fits the occasion and name individually, on a photo card (15 × 10 cm).

For a milestone anniversary, at Christmas, on a wedding anniversary: when gold fits

At the anniversary party, the gold gleams in the candlelight, with the tea glass beside it. The date stands on the base.

At the Christmas table, one holder is enough for the guest who likes to stay sitting over tea. On a wedding anniversary, two glasses stand on the table, one of them in the holder with the golden George.

Silver or partly gilded: the George holder compared

Saint George in silver is the same holder without gold, and the relief looks calmer there. With the partly gilded piece, the gold draws the eye into the medallion. There is no ranking; it is a matter of taste.

If you want the spoon in the box too, choose the St George set with a silver relief.

Care: silver, patina and gilding

Clean the holder with lukewarm water and a soft cloth, without scouring. It does not belong in the dishwasher. Afterwards, dry it and store it somewhere dry. Silver gets a little darker over the years. A silver polishing cloth is fine; at the patinated recesses in the wreath, stay gentle.

Treat the gilding on the relief very gently, and only with a soft cloth. Behind the dark in the wreath there is no layer of colour but patina, which stays in everyday use. On the raised silver areas, you may gently re-polish. For cleaning, take the glass out beforehand.

Partly gilded tea glass holder St George: quick answers

Which parts of the holder are gilded?
The gold sits on the relief: George, horse and dragon. Wreath, frame, handle and base stay silver, and the wreath also carries patina.

What does Saint George stand for?
The dragon on the ground is seen as an image of evil, George’s victory over it as a sign of courage. “The Victorious” is his epithet in the Orthodox tradition.

Can I have the holder engraved without harming the gold?
Only the smooth silver base is engraved. The gilded medallion stays untouched.

Is the tea glass holder new or antique?
It is new. By “antique patina” we only mean the dark surface in the recesses of the wreath.