Teapot 925 Silver Niello 450 ml

Teapot 925 Silver Niello — 450 ml, Russian Classic Shape

117 mm diameter, 162 mm high, 450 ml. This teapot sits on the table as an argument for slowness. Not for quick machine coffee — but for tea that brews, that waits, that takes time. The wide, squat, oriental-classic shape of the pot — a body that is almost spherical — is no coincidence. It comes from 19th-century Russian tea culture, where silver teapots sat on the samovar and tea was drunk from them in small glasses. Here in 925 silver, with a continuous niello ornamental band, each line hand-melted into the metal.

The short, curved spout is on the left. The round bail handle is on the right. The lid bears its own narrower niello band — a mirror of the main band on the body. The dividing frieze between lid and body is a fine zigzag border, geometric, precise. 450 ml for three to four cups — a service for two people that does not need refilling.

Tea Set or Coffee Set — You Choose the Pot

This collection offers something rare in silver services: you have the choice. Teapot (450 ml, wide-squat, short spout) or coffee pot (500 ml, slender-tall, long spout) — both feature the identical niello ornament, both come from the same SevChern manufactory, both match the same cups and creamer.

You can also have both. Teapot on the breakfast table, coffee pot with dessert. The ensemble looks just as harmonious together as individually — because the ornament, surface, and base are identical. The collection is modular: you order what you need, and you expand when you want.

The Niello Floral Ornament — Hand Engraving from Veliky Ustyug

The ornamental band on the body and lid of this pot shows the classic botanical repertoire of the niello school from Veliky Ustyug: blossoms, tendrils, leaves — densely arranged, symmetrically designed, with a depth that only hand engraving can create. SevChern's engravers draw each line into the silver with a burin. Then niello — a black alloy of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur — is melted into the depressions, fired, chemically bonded with the base silver, polished, and exposed. What remains is insoluble.

At least 15 steps before a pot leaves the manufactory. This explains the weight of a piece that you feel in your hand — not just as silver, but as time. SevChern, founded in 1933, is the only active manufactory of its kind worldwide to continue this tradition.

As a Tea Set, Wedding Gift, and Collector's Item

A silver teapot of this quality on the table changes the table. Not because the tea tastes different — but because the gesture of pouring becomes different. The guest sees the ornament, feels the weight of the silver. This is not an accessory — this is the table as a statement.

As a wedding gift, a silver teapot is a long-term decision: the couple uses it, and in thirty years it will still be the same. For a golden wedding anniversary, a significant birthday, for tea lovers who understand what 925 silver and niello hand engraving mean. As a corporate gift for business partners for whom an ordinary present is not enough.

For collectors of Russian silver tableware: teapot, niello hand engraving, complete hallmarking, SevChern — all the hallmarks of a piece that will be harder to find in twenty years than it is today.

Engraving, SilberVerse Card & Care

The bottom of the pot offers space for a personal engraving — a date, initials, a sentence. 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 does not harm it. Clean the lid separately. Refresh the matte surface with a soft silver polishing cloth. Store in the gift box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the teapot and the coffee pot (SW10182)?
The teapot (450 ml) is wide-squat with a short, curved spout — an oriental-Russian teapot shape designed for slow pouring. The coffee pot (500 ml, SW10182) is slender and tall with a long spout — a classic coffee pot silhouette. Both feature the same niello ornament and go perfectly together. The choice is yours: tea, coffee, or both.

Can I use the teapot with the coffee pot together?
Yes — both pots are from the same SevChern collection and feature identical ornamentation. You can have both the teapot and coffee pot on the table at the same time. They pair with cup SW10146 (105 ml), creamer SW10191 (120 ml), and the 9-piece service set SW10206.

What is the capacity of the pot and for how many people is it sufficient?
450 ml is enough for 3–4 cups of 105 ml each. This is a tea service for 2–3 people without refilling. For larger gatherings or longer tea breaks, the pot can simply be refilled.

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

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