Silver Saucer, Wide Gold Rim, Niello Band — Zaren Fest

Gold as a surface, niello as a blue-grey band. This newly made 925 silver saucer with a wide gold rim is partly gilded. In the Zaren Fest tea set, the manufacturer pairs it with the cup, a gift for a wedding anniversary.

Saucer with a wide gold rim: band, palmettes and centre

On the outside lies a wide, smooth gold rim with a high shine. Inside it follows a band with a blue-grey niello ground, in which foliage, volutes and lanceolate leaves stand out, drawn in light tones.

In addition, there are four gold palmettes, at the top, right, bottom and left. Palmettes are fan-shaped leaves that curl into volutes at the sides. Between them, four small flowers with gold centres sit on the diagonals.

A fine gold line separates the band from the centre. The centre is smooth, silver and brushed in concentric circles. The SevChern manufactory in Veliky Ustyug newly makes the saucer.

Blue-grey ground, gold surfaces: the band in detail

Gold appears here as a surface, in the rim band, in the palmettes and in the flower centres. Niello lies only in the band, as a dark stripe between the gold rim and the centre. The foliage stands out in silver within it.

This fine foliage is engraved by hand, leaf by leaf.

Four lanterns at the rim: this is how the palmettes can be read, lighting up a quiet silver surface.

With the cup in the tea set: the pair of the Zaren Fest line

The manufacturer pairs this saucer with the Zaren Fest cup on a stem in the Zaren Fest tea set. The two show different designs: the cup bears a floral band beneath gold scalloped arches, the saucer palmettes in the band.

The line includes further pieces; the Zaren Fest collection shows them.

The first tea on the morning of the wedding anniversary

On the morning of the wedding anniversary, the table is still empty. Only the saucer is already there; the tea is on its way. The wide gold rim frames the early light. Anyone who loves tea will enjoy it even without an occasion.

The centre stays free: engraving after checking

An engraving on the centre is conceivable after checking. We clarify this on the piece and agree it with you.

A wedding anniversary may call for a verse. The SilberVerse card brings one along, free of charge on request and tailored individually to the occasion and names; it is a photo card measuring 15 × 10 cm.

Zaren Fest saucer: briefly answered

What distinguishes it from the Tradition saucer?
Here the gold rim is wide and without a line, and four gold palmettes stand as gold surfaces in the blue-grey band. The Tradition saucer with niello flower ring, by contrast, bears a gold braided line on the gold rim, flowers drawn in black on silver and gold-hatched lattice fields.

How large is the saucer?
The diameter is approx. 110 mm, the height approx. 12 mm and the weight approx. 92 g (according to the manufacturer).

Is there a tea set in the line?
Yes, the Zaren Fest tea set with tray comprises two cups on a stem, two saucers, two spoons and a tray. Further pieces in silver with niello are gathered in coffee and tea ware with niello.

How many gold ornaments does the band bear?
Four palmettes, at the top, right, bottom and left, plus four small flowers with gold accents on the diagonals.

How do I clean the gilding?
Wipe the gold rim and palmettes with water and a soft cloth; you should not polish them. Caring for gilding explains why.