Salt & Pepper Shaker Set 925 Silver Niello-Fest

Salt & Pepper Shaker Set 925 Silver — Three Shakers and Tray with Carrying Handle, Niello-Fest

Four pieces of 925 sterling silver with niello, belonging together and presented at the table as a set: three spice shakers and a serving tray with a carrying handle — all featuring the same floral niello ornament that SevChern in Veliky Ustyug has been producing for generations. The tray holds the three shakers and can be carried by its handle: from the buffet to the table, and back again. A set that is functional and demonstrates what table silver looks like when there are no compromises. Part of the Niello-Fest collection by SevChern — with cutlery and other table silver pieces for expansion.

The Serving Tray — Holder and Centerpiece

The tray is the piece that holds the set together: L 163 mm × W 137 mm, with a curved ornamental edge and the carrying handle in the center. The handle is centrally located, finished with a spherical top — allowing you to lift and carry the entire set with one hand. The three shakers stand on the tray, are secure in their positions, and do not move during transport. On the laid table, the tray forms the frame: the niello ornament on the edge continues onto the shakers — one motif, three pieces, one table.

The Three Spice Shakers — Niello and Form

Each of the three shakers is 55 mm high, 42.5 mm wide, and holds 30 ml. The bulbous base tapers upwards to the dispenser tip with holes — a classic shaker silhouette that has been functional for centuries. The continuous niello ornamental band runs around the body: floral blossoms and foliage, fused black into the polished silver, creating a high-contrast and durable design. Three identical pieces, forming a unit through the motif and material — and held together by the tray.

Niello-Fest — the Collection that Builds the Table

Niello-Fest is SevChern's own small collection: table silver for the set table, all pieces in the same niello design. In addition to this salt & pepper shaker set, the collection includes cutlery — knives, forks, spoons — as well as other table silver pieces. Those who expand the set with cutlery or other serving pieces will have a table where everything belongs together: the same ornament, the same material, the same craftsmanship. A table silver arrangement that is not created in one season, but grows piece by piece.

The salt & pepper shaker set is the natural starting point: it stands in the center of the table, is present daily, and shows at a glance what the collection is capable of. Those who want to get to know the Niello-Fest line start here.

Niello — the Craft that Lasts

Niello is a metal alloy made of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur. The motif is hand-engraved into the silver — every line, every flower, every leaf. Then, the heated niello mass is introduced into the engraved depressions. After cooling, the surface is ground until the black niello is flush with the polished silver. The result is a motif that is not applied, but embedded — firmly connected to the metal, not detachable, not fading.

What is visible after polishing is the same image after ten years: the same contours, the same contrast, the same depth. Table silver with niello ornament is one of the few items for the set table where the material and the embellishment are equally durable.

SevChern Veliky Ustyug — Over 340 Years of Niello Tradition

Veliky Ustyug is located in Northern Russia and has been one of the most important centers of Russian silver craftsmanship since the 17th century. Niello work from Veliky Ustyug has been documented since 1683. SevChern is one of the few companies that continues this tradition with artisanal depth today — the engraving of motifs, the fusing of the niello mass, the grinding to flushness: all manual steps, every line hand-engraved.

The geographically protected designation of origin ensures: genuine niello from Veliky Ustyug may only be produced there. The hallmark on all four pieces is formal proof — 925 sterling silver, Russian state hallmark, manufacturer's mark SevChern. Legally regulated, state-controlled.

Engraving and Occasions

Personal engraving is possible upon request. For SevChern products, specialists in Veliky Ustyug themselves examine which engraving style and placement is artisanally sensible for the respective piece — and make concrete suggestions. An engraved 925 silver table silver set with niello clearly belongs to a person and an occasion. If desired, the set can also be combined with a SilverVerse card: 10 × 15 cm, individually inscribed, upon request.

As a wedding gift, for a milestone birthday, for a housewarming, for retirement, or as an extraordinary business gift — this set is the piece that stands on every set table and never ceases to attract attention.

Care and Frequently Asked Questions

Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap — a soft cloth is sufficient. No dishwasher, no aggressive cleaning agents, no silver dip. Remove tarnish from the silver surface with a silver polishing cloth. The niello is resistant to normal care — color and depth do not change.

What exactly does the set contain?
Four parts: three spice shakers (H 55 mm, D 42.5 mm, 30 ml, approx. 67.5 g each) and a serving tray with carrying handle (L 163 mm × W 137 mm, approx. 140 g). All made of 925 sterling silver with niello ornamental band, all hallmarked. Total weight approx. 409.5 g. Gift box included.

What is the Niello-Fest Collection?
Niello-Fest is SevChern's own table silver collection with a uniform niello design: cutlery, shakers, and other table silver pieces. All parts of the collection can be combined and complemented — for a fully set table in the same style.

Can the set be engraved?
Yes, upon request. SevChern individually examines for each piece which engraving style and placement is artisanally possible and makes concrete suggestions. Please contact us before ordering.

What is niello — and can it come off?
Niello is a metal alloy that is fused into engraved depressions. After polishing, it sits flush with the silver surface — firmly connected, not applied. It cannot come off, chip, or fade.

For what occasions is this set suitable?
As a wedding gift, for starting a household, for a milestone birthday or anniversary, as a business gift, or as a personal table silver object. The engraving makes it a piece that clearly belongs to a person and a moment.

Further pieces from the Niello-Fest Collection and matching sets:
→ Salt & Pepper Shakers made of 925 Silver
→ Luxury Gifts made of 925 Silver & Niello
→ Luxury Gifts for Men