Silver bowl on a stem 925 silver

Silver Bowl on Stem — 925 Sterling Silver, Niello, 75 ml

75 ml is small. Intentionally so. This coupe on a slender stem is not designed for large portions — it’s made for that first moment at the table. Caviar, a mousse, a sorbet between courses: what fits into 75 ml is never the main dish. It's a sign that someone has put thought into it. The bowl delivers this message in solid 925 silver — with a niello ornamental band hand-engraved into the frosted outer surface, and a polished inner mirror that presents every content as if on a small stage.

The stem with the central knob, the round base, the wide coupe: this is a silhouette familiar from the world of champagne glasses. Here translated into silver — and thus into something that is not drunk, but served. A piece that sits on the table and, without words, conveys the meaning of the evening.

The Coupe Shape on Stem — Why this Proportion Works

78 mm diameter, 85 mm height — this is an almost square proportion that gives the bowl its special effect. Not narrow and tall like a wine goblet, not flat and wide like a bowl. A middle ground that gives the content space without losing it. The stem with the knob in the middle sits comfortably in the hand — you carry the bowl to the table like a glass, hold it by the stem, turn it slightly. The light catches the niello band and makes the ornament visible.

The contrast between outside and inside is intentionally set in this piece: The outer wall is matted — a silky, non-reflective tone that highlights the niello band. The inside is highly polished — a clear mirror, in which the contents lie as if in a display case. Anyone who puts caviar in this coupe sees the black caviar against the brightly polished silver — a contrast that stages itself.

The ring base gives the bowl a secure footing. On a set table between cutlery and glasses, a piece of this size needs a stable base — otherwise it looks lost. This base anchors the coupe without making it heavy.

Niello on Matted Silver — The Ornament That Lasts

Veliky Ustyug has been the only place where this technique has been fully preserved since the 17th century. SevChern, founded as an artel in 1933, is now its guardian. What this means for this piece: The floral ornamental band on the rim of the coupe was hand-engraved into the silver by an engraver — every line of a blossom, every tendril, every arch made with a burin. Then niello, a black metal alloy, was melted into the depressions. Fired, ground, exposed. What remains is insoluble: part of the silver, not applied, not coated.

The motif itself — large floral blossoms with symmetrical leaves and curved tendrils — is the classic repertoire of the Veliky Ustyug school. Not separate ornaments, but a composition that runs as a band around the bowl and is closed. Framed above and below by an engraved line each. The niello band sits where the eye first goes — on the upper edge of the outer wall, exactly at eye level when the coupe is on the table.

As a Serving Piece, Gift, and Unique Item

75 ml is the amount for: a spoon of caviar on ice, a small chocolate mousse, a sorbet, an amuse-bouche. For everything that serves as the first or last statement at the table. The coupe is not an everyday item — it's a piece for evenings to remember.

As a gift, this silver bowl is suitable for people who take a set table seriously. For a wedding, for a couple who want to start with a piece that will last. For an anniversary, for someone who knows and appreciates 925 silver. As a corporate gift for a business partner for whom an ordinary present would not suffice. The piece comes in a gift box — SevChern delivers all pieces in suitable cases that provide the bowl with its proper setting.

In the display cabinet, this coupe stands as a unique item. Alongside other SevChern pieces — the larger dessert coupe, the fruit bowl, the caviar bowl — as part of an ensemble centered around niello and 925 silver. Collectors of Russian silverware will find in this piece a form that is rare in the niello line: a coupe on a stem, small and precise, with the complete ornamental band and the inner-outer contrast.

Engraving, SilberVerse Card & Care

The underside of the base offers space for a personal engraving — a date, initials, a short phrase. For a gift that someone will cherish for a lifetime, this is the right place: visible only to the person who turns the piece over. Please specify your engraving request when ordering.

Upon request, we will include a personal SilberVerse card in photo format (10×15 cm) — individually designed, appropriate 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 — it withstands normal cleaning without problems. The matted outer surface remains beautiful if you avoid abrasive cleaners. The high-gloss polish inside can be refreshed at any time with a soft silver polishing cloth. Store in the gift box — this slows down tarnishing of the silver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of dishes is 75 ml suitable for?
75 ml is the classic portion size for caviar, small portions of mousse, sorbet between courses, amuse-bouche, or chilled appetizers such as ceviche or tartare. The coupe shape displays the contents from above — the eye sees what's inside before the first spoonful is taken.

What does "matted outside, polished inside" mean?
The outer wall of the bowl is brushed — a silky-matte surface that does not reflect light. This makes the niello band appear calmer and deeper. The inner surface is highly polished — a clear mirror. This contrast is a deliberate aesthetic choice, not a simplification.

Is this piece part of a series?
This coupe is a unique piece in the SevChern Niello line. The assortment includes other stemmed dessert bowls in different sizes, as well as silver bowls without stems featuring comparable niello ornaments. For those who wish to assemble several pieces, we offer suitable additions.

What distinguishes this piece from a silver-plated coupe?
Silver-plated tableware has a silver coating on another base metal — this coating wears off over time. This coupe is made entirely of solid 925 Sterling Silver. The niello is chemically fused, not applied. Both features are permanent — the piece can be polished, repaired, and passed on.

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