{"product_id":"teeservice-925-silber-vergoldet-souveraen","title":"Tea service 925 silver gold-plated Niello Sovereign","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\"Sovereign\" Gilt 925 Silver Tea Set — 11 Pieces, Niello, Double-Headed Eagle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are moments when a gift is not merely handed over — but rather presented. This difference lies in the quality of the object itself. The \"Sovereign\" tea set, crafted from 925 sterling silver, is one such object: 11 pieces, perfectly matched in ornament, surface, and weight, each bearing the Russian double-headed eagle. All from the same manufactory, employing the same hand-engraving, niello, and gilding technique, presented in a gift box ready for handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 1,300 g of pure silver grace the table. Teapot, sugar bowl, cups, saucers, spoons, lemon fork, tray — this is not a collection that appears to have been assembled. It is an ensemble conceived as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; background: #f2f2f2; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance — Scope of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Material: 925 Sterling Silver, solid, with niello engraving and gilding\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Total weight: approx. 1,300 g silver\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Set for 2 persons — 11 pieces:\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Teapot (D106 × H155 mm, 550 ml, approx. 451 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Sugar bowl (D95 × W152 × H71 mm, 220 ml, approx. 182 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Teacups × 2 (D79 × W107 × H60 mm, 140 ml, approx. 129 g each)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Saucers × 2 (D109 × H11 mm, approx. 88 g each)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Teaspoons × 2 (L140 × W30 mm, approx. 37.5 g each)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Sugar spoon × 1 (L134 × W30 mm, approx. 36.5 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Lemon fork × 1 (L138 × W18 mm, approx. 32.5 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n     · Oval serving tray × 1 (L157 × W95 × H5 mm, approx. 101 g)\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Manufacturer: SevChern, Veliky Ustyug, Northern Russia — since 1683\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Hallmark: 925 mark + manufacturer's mark + Russian state hallmark\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Delivery: includes gift box\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Availability: Made-to-Order — crafted on request\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Expandable: Milk jug available separately as a single item\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the set includes — and what can be individually complemented\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Sovereign\" tea set is configured as an exemplary set for 2 people: teapot, sugar bowl, two cups with saucers, two teaspoons, a sugar spoon, a lemon fork, and a serving tray. This is a complete and functional tea service — from pouring to serving sugar and lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this set does not include: a milk jug. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milchkannchen-925-silber-vergoldet-souveran\"\u003e\"Sovereign\" milk jug\u003c\/a\u003e is available as a separate item in the shop and seamlessly integrates into the ensemble — the same niello motif, the same gilding, the same weight relative to its size. Those who serve milk or cream with their tea can complement the set with a piece that belongs — even if it's not included in the standard set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea set is fundamentally customizable: Would you like a set for 4 people, a different tray, or other pieces from the Sovereign collection? Contact us — we will assemble the set that suits your occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1,300 g of silver on the table — what a complete tea set changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect of a complete silver tea set is not the sum of its individual parts. It is the unity. When the teapot, cups, tray, and sugar bowl bear the same ornament — the same double-headed eagle, the same triad of gold, silver, and niello-black — a visual field emerges that extends beyond the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe serving tray (L157 × W95 mm) frames the pieces and gives the set a fixed place on the table. The cups with saucers give the guest the feeling: thought has gone into this. Not just the drink, but the moment. And the weight — 1.3 kg of silver distributed among 11 pieces — is not a burden, but substance. You feel it when you pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe niello technique connects all parts: in each piece of the set, the engraved ornaments are embedded in melted niello — deep, durable, chemically bonded to the silver. Not applied, not varnished. This is the quality signature of SevChern from Veliky Ustyug, a manufactory that has mastered this technique since 1683.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Double-Headed Eagle Coat of Arms on all 11 pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat holds a tea set together is not just the material — it is the motif. On each piece of the Sovereign set, the Russian state emblem is enthroned: the double-headed eagle with tsarist crowns, scepter, and orb, embedded in a round, gilded medallion, surrounded by dense acanthus tendrils in niello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeapot, sugar bowl, cups, saucers — all bear the same coat of arms, all follow the same triad: gold for the medallion backgrounds and handles, niello-black for the tendrils and engraving lines, polished silver for the bridges and bases. This system is consistently maintained across all 11 pieces. This is no coincidence — it is design work developed over decades in Veliky Ustyug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tea set is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a golden or silver wedding anniversary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A silver tea set for a wedding is one of the oldest gift-giving traditions in European table culture. The Sovereign set is not intended for a single day — it is for the coming decades. Those who give it for a silver wedding anniversary give something that will still be on the table for the golden one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a representative gift for executives and institutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A silver tea set of this quality communicates without words. For embassies, boards of directors, patrons, for occasions where a gift must match the importance of the moment: This set does just that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor collectors of Russian silver tableware:\u003c\/strong\u003e All characteristics of a serious collector's item are met — historical motif, Russian state hallmark, niello from Veliky Ustyug, 925 sterling silver. As an ensemble, the set is rarer than individual pieces. Collectors know this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a wedding gift from a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tea set of this category is a gift that does not have to come from one person. If ten people want to give a gift together: This is the right object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngraving, personal card \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual engraving is possible on request — please write to us before ordering. The tray or a piece of the set can be engraved with a personal dedication. As an alternative: the free \u003cstrong\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/strong\u003e in photo format (10×15 cm), individually designed for the occasion and recipient — simply specify when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare: Polish all silver pieces with a soft cloth. No dishwasher, no silver dip. Niello is robust — the contrasts deepen with regular polishing. Wipe the tray dry after use. Store the set in the included gift box or in soft silver cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the tea set be configured for more than 2 people?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The set in this configuration is designed for 2 people, but can be individually expanded. Write to us — we will put together the configuration you need. Additional cups, saucers, and spoons are available as individual items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no milk jug included in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sovereign tea set is an example configuration of the collection. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milchkannchen-925-silber-vergoldet-souveran\"\u003e\"Sovereign\" milk jug\u003c\/a\u003e is available as a separate item and can be easily added — the same design, the same material. Those who serve milk or cream with their tea simply add it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much silver does the complete set contain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 1,300 g of pure 925 sterling silver, distributed among all 11 pieces. The teapot alone weighs approx. 451 g — that gives you a sense of the material depth of the ensemble. Each piece is solid, no piece is plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor which occasions is this tea set suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver and golden wedding anniversaries, significant anniversaries from 25 years, wedding gifts from a group, representative gifts for executives and institutions, gifts for collectors of Russian silver tableware. The set comes in a gift box and is immediately ready to be presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does production take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set is made-to-order — each piece fresh from the SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug. You can find the current delivery time directly in the shop. For time-sensitive occasions, we recommend ordering early and contacting us in advance.\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  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sovereign Collection — Individual Pieces and Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; color: #555;\"\u003eSevChern, Veliky Ustyug — Russian goldsmith art since 1683.\u003cbr\u003eTeapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, cup — each piece also available individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee-teeservices-silber\" style=\"background: #090302; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; display: inline-block;\"\u003eDiscover all coffee \u0026amp; tea sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003e\n  Individual pieces from the Sovereign Collection:\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/teekanne-silber\"\u003e\"Sovereign\" Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e  | \n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milchkannchen-925-silber-vergoldet-souveran\"\u003e\"Sovereign\" Milk Jug\u003c\/a\u003e  | \n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zuckerdose-925-silber-vergoldet-souveran-200-ml\"\u003e\"Sovereign\" Sugar Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e  | \n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kaffee-teetasse-aus-silber\"\u003e\"Sovereign\" Cup\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003e\n  Further recommendations:\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eWedding Gifts in 925 Silver\u003c\/a\u003e  | \n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxusgeschenke\"\u003eLuxury Gifts in Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49166728659276,"sku":"SW10376","price":17255.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/edel-tee-service-echtsilber-vergoldet-handarbeit-40200036-99jpg.jpg?v=1738959857","url":"https:\/\/premiumgeschenk.de\/en\/products\/teeservice-925-silber-vergoldet-souveraen","provider":"Premium Geschenkideen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}