Milk jug 925 silver Niello

Milk Jug 925 Silver Niello — Floral Ornament, 120 ml

65 mm diameter, 98 mm wide, 102 mm high, 120 ml. This jug is the part of the tea set that is handled most frequently. Not the teapot — that stays put. Not the cup — that waits. The milk jug is the piece that is passed around. This means it passes through many hands. It is seen, felt, noticed. And it tells the story of Niello — of the continuous floral vine band on matte 925 silver, bearing a deep black design, fused inseparably.

The jug holds 120 ml — enough milk or cream for tea or coffee for two to three people. The classic-bellied shape with the flared trumpet base, the curved spout, and the slender D-handle makes the jug stable, easy to hold, and immediately noticeable on the table.

The Milk Jug in Tea and Coffee Sets

In a silver collection, the milk jug belongs to both: the tea set and the coffee set. It matches the teapot — the same matted silver tone, the same Niello ornament, the same design language. And it matches the coffee pot — sleeker, taller, built for longer pours, but from the same repertoire.

This is the idea behind this collection: you assemble what you need. Teapot (450 ml), coffee pot (500 ml), milk jug (120 ml), cup (105 ml) — each piece works alone and each piece works as part of an ensemble. The milk jug is the connector: it sits beside tea or coffee, and it looks right in both contexts.

The Niello Ornament — Flowers and Geometric Frieze

The ornamental band on this jug features the classic botanical pattern of the Veliky Ustyug school: floral blossoms — roses and wildflowers — embedded in vines and leaves. Deep black on satin silver, fused into engraved depressions, chemically bonded with the silver. At the upper rim sits a narrow zigzag frieze — a geometric contrast to the organic floral ornamentation below. This combination of floral and geometry is typical of Niello works from Veliky Ustyug.

Niello requires patience: engraving, fusing, firing, grinding, polishing — and this multiple times. What is created is insoluble. No application, no layer that fades over time. The ornament on this jug will be the same in fifty years as it is today.

SevChern, founded in 1933 as a manufactory, continues this craft tradition — as a state-recognized folk art craft, which has its place in Veliky Ustyug and is not practiced in this form anywhere else.

As a Gift — Alone and in a Set

The milk jug is a complete gift in itself: a piece of silver tableware with Niello ornament, 925 silver, fully hallmarked, in a gift box. For people who take their coffee table seriously. For a wedding — as the first building block of a silver service, to which more pieces can be added over time. For a milestone birthday — for someone who knows and appreciates Niello.

Or as part of a custom-assembled set: milk jug plus teapot, milk jug plus coffee pot, milk jug plus cups. We coordinate made-to-order production — please contact us when ordering.

Engraving, SilberVerse Card & Care

The base offers space for a personal engraving — a date, initials, a phrase. Please specify your engraving request when ordering.

Upon request, we include a personalized 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 dish soap. No dishwasher, no silver dip. The Niello band is permanently fused; normal cleaning will not harm it. You can refresh the matted surface with a soft silver polishing cloth. Store in the gift box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this milk jug match the teapot and coffee pot?
Yes — all three pieces feature the same Niello floral ornament on matted 925 silver and come from the same SevChern collection. The milk jug (120 ml) works equally well alongside the teapot (450 ml) and the coffee pot (500 ml). The collection is deliberately modular: you order what you need.

What is the difference to the gilded milk jug (SW10190)?
The gilded milk jug (SW10190) has a handle, rim, spout, and interior in gold — a triad of gold, Niello black, and matte silver. This jug (SW10191) is completely in silver — no gold, only Niello on matte silver. Depending on table styling and personal taste, it's a matter of character: warm and golden or clear and silver.

Can I order multiple pieces as a set?
Yes — milk jug, teapot (SW10179), coffee pot (SW10182), and cup (SW10146) can be combined as an individual set. An example set for 2 people (without a pot) can be found under SW10206. Please contact us when ordering; we coordinate the production.

Is engraving possible?
Yes — on the base of the jug. Date, initials, or a short phrase. Please specify your engraving request when ordering.

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