{"product_id":"kindertasse-silber-rotkaeppchen","title":"Child's cup, 925 silver with Little Red Riding Hood motif — Niello, 125 ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChildren's Cup in 925 Silver with Little Red Riding Hood Motif — Niello Cup for Girls, 125 ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis children's cup, made of 925 sterling silver, features Little Red Riding Hood — a fairy tale motif known to every child. Not a printed image, not a sticker: The Little Red Riding Hood motif is permanently incorporated into the silver using niello, framed by floral elements and a continuous ornamental band made from the same black metal alloy. Designed with a curved handle and a round base for small hands — and at the same time, a piece to treasure. Crafted by SevChern in Veliky Ustyug, Northern Russia, following a tradition that has remained unchanged for over 340 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; background: #f2f2f2; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eProduct details at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Material: 925 Sterling Silver, highly polished, niello\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Niello motif: Little Red Riding Hood with floral elements + continuous ornamental band\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Capacity: 125 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Height: 57 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Width with handle: 89 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Diameter: 68 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Weight: 95 g\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Shape: round base, curved handle\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug, Northern Russia\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Hallmark: present\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Engraving: available upon request\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Gift box: included\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Little Red Riding Hood Niello — how the fairy tale motif is permanently incorporated into silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNiello is not a paint or varnish. It is a black metal alloy — composed of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur — which is melted into finely engraved depressions. This means on this children's cup: Little Red Riding Hood, the floral elements, and the continuous ornamental band are first hand-engraved into the silver. Then, the niello mass is heated and applied into the grooves. After cooling, the surface is polished until the deep black niello is precisely flush with the gleaming silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a contrast that has an immediate effect: the warm polished silver of the cup's wall against the deep black of the Little Red Riding Hood motif. The figure — the red cloak, the basket, the floral tendrils all around — is visible with a sharpness that can only be achieved with this technique. Niello does not fade, wear off, or peel. The fairy tale motif is literally part of the metal itself — unchangeable, like a good fairy tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral elements around the figure and the continuous ornamental band frame the Little Red Riding Hood motif and give the cup a composition that appears as a unified whole at first glance. This is a characteristic of niello works from Veliky Ustyug: not just the individual motif, but the interplay of figure, plant decor, and framing band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e125 ml and curved handle — why this size is right for children\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA capacity of 125 ml is the right size for small children. A larger cup is harder to control, more difficult to hold, and more prone to everyday mishaps. The curved handle is dimensioned to fit securely in small hands. With a diameter of 68 mm, a height of 57 mm, and a round base, the cup has a compact, stable shape that is not easily tipped over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95 g is a weight that feels balanced for a solid silver object — heavy enough for stability, light enough for children's hands. Unlike silver-plated children's dinnerware, where the silver layer peels off over time, this entire piece is made of 925 sterling silver: the same material, the same quality, the same durability, both inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood — a fairy tale motif that accompanies girls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood is one of the most famous fairy tale motifs in German tradition — and one of the few that immediately resonates with children: curiosity, courage, the path through the forest, the reunion at the end. On a children's cup made of 925 silver, this motif takes on a different quality than on fabric or paper: It is solid, durable, part of a piece that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Little Red Riding Hood motif is primarily aimed at girls — in its depiction, in its symbolism, in what it says about the child to whom the cup is given: a girl who knows her way and explores the world with curiosity. As a christening gift, birthday gift, or Christmas gift, this children's cup has its own language — the language of a fairy tale that never goes out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSevChern Veliky Ustyug — Origin, Hallmark, and 340 Years of Niello Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVeliky Ustyug is located in Northern Russia — and has been one of the most important centers of Russian silver processing since the 17th century. Niello works from Veliky Ustyug have been documented since 1683. SevChern is one of the few enterprises that continues this tradition with artisanal depth today. Each cup is hand-engraved and filled with niello — not a mechanical process, but a procedure that requires experience and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark on this children's cup is the formal proof: 925 sterling silver, Russian state hallmark, manufacturer's mark SevChern. For hallmarked Russian silver objects, this is legally regulated and secured by state controls. For a christening or birthday gift, this means: a piece with a clear origin, clear material proof, and a story that grows with the child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAs a Christening Gift, Birthday Gift, or Christmas Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA children's cup made of 925 silver is not an item that will be replaced after one season. The Little Red Riding Hood motif in niello makes it a gift that speaks for itself — for a christening, for a first birthday, for Christmas. It is ready to give: gift box included, no further wrapping needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal engraving is possible upon request: a name, a date, a short sentence. An engraved children's cup thus becomes a piece that uniquely belongs to this child and this moment. If desired, the cup can also be combined with a SilverVerse card: 10 × 15 cm, individually inscribed, upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e925 silver with niello decoration is easier to care for than many people think. Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap — a soft cloth is sufficient. No dishwasher, no aggressive cleaning agents. A light tarnish layer can be removed with a silver polishing cloth. The niello is resistant to normal care and will not change color or depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Little Red Riding Hood motif for girls or for all children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Little Red Riding Hood motif is primarily aimed at girls — the figure and its depiction are suitable for a girl's gift. If you are looking for a gender-neutral children's cup, you can find it with the owl motif (SW10514). Both cups are identical in size, material, and technique: 125 ml, 95 g, 925 silver, SevChern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cup suitable for daily use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 925 sterling silver is food-safe and suitable for daily use. The niello is permanently set in the silver and will not be damaged by normal use. Rinse briefly after drinking and wipe dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is niello — and why does the motif last permanently?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNiello is a metal alloy of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, which is melted into engraved depressions. After polishing, it sits flush with the silver surface — firmly bonded to the metal, not applied. It cannot detach, chip, or fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes 925 silver from silver-plated children's dinnerware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver-plated children's dinnerware has a thin layer of silver on a non-precious base metal — this wears off over time. 925 sterling silver is solid: the same precious metal inside and out, no layer that could peel off. The hallmark officially confirms this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 32px; text-align: center; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e925 Silver · 95 g · Niello Little Red Riding Hood · SevChern, Veliky Ustyug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kinderbecher-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #090302; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\"\u003eDiscover all children's cups in 925 silver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther silver gifts for children:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kinderbecher-silber\"\u003eChildren's cups in 925 silver — all motifs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kindergeschirr-925-silber\"\u003eChildren's dinnerware in 925 silver — sets and individual pieces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/geschenke-maedchen-925-silber-geburt-taufe\"\u003eSilver gifts for girls — birth and christening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/taufgeschenke\"\u003eChristening gifts in 925 silver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48477024911692,"sku":"SW10513","price":995.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/kindertasse-aus-silber-rotkaeppchen-niello-motiv-125ml.webp?v=1739958871","url":"https:\/\/premiumgeschenk.de\/en\/products\/kindertasse-silber-rotkaeppchen","provider":"Premium Geschenkideen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}