Tea Set Royal Hunt 925 Silver & Porcelain — 7-piece in a case, Stag & Pheasant

The "Royal Hunt" tea set combines a solid 925 sterling silver body with fine porcelain from the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in St. Petersburg to create a seven-piece premium set. Teapot, sugar bowl, two cups, two teaspoons, and a sugar tongs feature sculptural silver high-reliefs of a courtly hunt: a red deer in a medallion, pheasant sculptures as finials for the porcelain lids, and oak leaves and acanthus scrolls in a classicist style. The recessed areas of the relief are antiqued. Delivered in a velvet-lined navy blue case, ready for gifting.

At a Glance

• Set contents: Teapot · Sugar bowl · 2× Cups · 2× Teaspoons · 1× Sugar tongs — 7 pieces in a case
• Material: 925 Sterling Silver body + porcelain from the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
• Finish: sculptural silver high-relief, antiqued relief recesses
• Main motifs: Red deer head · Pheasant sculptures as finials · Oak leaves on spoon handles
• Style: Classicism / Russian Empire (Acanthus, Rococo scrolls)
• Teacup: Ø approx. 80 mm · H approx. 85 mm · 200 ml
• Sugar bowl: Ø approx. 75 mm · H approx. 80 mm · 155 ml · Body approx. 261 g
• Teaspoon: approx. 26 g each
• Cup with silver casing: approx. 153 g each
• Total set weight: approx. 726 g (silver + porcelain)
• Case: Navy blue, velvet-lined, foldable
• Manufacturer: ArgentA — "Silver & Porcelain" Collection

Material and Workmanship

The combination is rare: a fully set tea table for two people, where each piece features a solid 925 silver body and the actual tableware is crafted from fine porcelain from Russia's most traditional manufactory. The silver is not an embellishment on top, but a supportive casing in which the porcelain is embedded — you lift the cup by the silver handle, drink from the porcelain rim, and hold a vessel where two material worlds support each other. The silver body is cast from 925 sterling silver, with sculptural high-relief and highly polished raised surfaces. The porcelain comes from the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in St. Petersburg, founded in 1744 under Empress Elizabeth Petrovna — still one of the few manufactories worldwide that fires hard porcelain according to classic recipes. Important for the finishing: The recessed areas of the relief are antiqued, meaning a thin superficial blackening sits between acanthus, antlers, and featherwork, emphasizing the sculptural play of the reliefs. This patination is not a niello inlay — niello is a different Russian technique using melted black sulfur-silver paste, typical for the SevChern manufactory from Veliky Ustyug. The patination on this service is superficial and also acts as a protective layer against further tarnishing of the surrounding silver.

Usage and Occasions

For centuries, the court hunt was a ritual of representation for European aristocracy, from Versailles to St. Petersburg. The red deer and pheasant represent the two classic categories of game: big game and fowl, antler trophies and flight hunting. On this service, each cup features a pheasant in the central medallion, framed by acanthus tendrils, while the teapot and sugar bowl display the full-sized red deer head. This configuration is designed for two place settings and is suitable as a gift for retirement in forestry or hunting professions, for a milestone birthday with a court hunt theme, for the silver or golden wedding anniversary of a hunting-enthusiastic couple, as a diplomatic business gift, or as an addition for collectors of Russian manufactory art.

Engraving and SilberVerse Card

If you wish to personalize the service — with a date, initials, hunting ground name, a short dedication, or a family crest — please contact us before ordering. We will clarify with the manufactory which surfaces are suitable for the desired engraving, and we will coordinate the font, depth, and position with you. For engravings, we include a complimentary SilberVerse card in photo format, 15 × 10 cm in landscape orientation, custom-designed for the occasion and recipient.

Care Instructions

Hand wash with lukewarm water and mild dish soap, no dishwasher, no silver dip — both would alter the antique patination in the recesses. The porcelain interior is resistant to tea and coffee but should be stored dry after use. The polished silver high surfaces can be refreshed at any time with a soft silver polishing cloth, while the patinated recesses remain dark. Storage in the provided case protects against air contact and slows down the natural tarnishing of the silver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this niello?
No. The blackening in the relief recesses is a superficial antique patination by the ArgentA manufactory, not a melted niello inlay. Niello is a different Russian technique with black sulfur-silver paste, typical for the SevChern manufactory from Veliky Ustyug.

What kind of porcelain is inside the silver body?
Hard porcelain from the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in St. Petersburg, founded in 1744 under Empress Elizabeth Petrovna — still one of the few manufactories that fires Russian hard porcelain according to classic recipes.

Is the service also available for more than two people?
This configuration is designed for two place settings. Upon request, we will check with the manufactory whether additional cups, saucers, or a milk jug from the same collection can be ordered.

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