Nickel-Plated Blackened Glass Holder With Crystal Glass “Saint George the Victorious” Kolchugino Melchior
Description
Nickel-Plated Blackened Tea Glass Holder With Crystal Glass “Saint George the Victorious”
Traditional Russian Tea Glass Holder With Saint George Design
This traditional Russian tea glass holder set combines a nickel-plated, blackened metal holder with a 250 ml crystal glass featuring an image of Saint George the Victorious.
The tea glass holder is a distinctive part of traditional Russian tea culture. Its metal frame securely supports the glass and makes it more comfortable to hold when serving hot tea.
The crystal glass included in the set is intended for hot beverages, making it suitable for traditional Russian tea and other hot drinks.
What Is A Russian Tea Glass Holder?
A Russian tea glass holder is a metal frame designed to hold a drinking glass securely.
This style became particularly associated with serving hot tea in glassware, including on Russian trains. The holder provides a convenient grip around the glass while also giving the traditional tea service a distinctive decorative appearance.
Today, Russian tea glass holders are used at home and collected as examples of Russian decorative metalwork.
Saint George the Victorious
The design features Saint George the Victorious, traditionally depicted as a mounted warrior defeating a dragon.
Saint George has long been an important figure in Christian iconography and Russian cultural tradition. The image of Saint George on horseback became particularly recognizable as a symbol of courage and victory.
The design gives this tea glass holder a distinctive historical and religious character and makes it suitable for collectors of Russian-themed decorative objects.
Crystal Glass For Hot Beverages
The set includes a 250 ml crystal glass designed to fit inside the metal holder.
The crystal glass is intended for hot beverages, making it suitable for traditional Russian tea and other hot drinks.
The metal holder surrounds the glass and provides a convenient way to hold it while enjoying a hot beverage.
A Traditional Russian Tea Experience
This type of tea glass holder is closely associated with the traditional Russian way of serving tea in a glass.
Use the set for black tea, green tea, tea with lemon, sugar, honey, preserves, or Russian confectionery.
The combination of a crystal glass, decorative metal holder, and hot tea creates a classic Russian tea-table atmosphere.
A Russian-Themed Gift And Collectible
The Saint George design makes this set particularly suitable as a gift or collectible for people interested in:
- Russian culture;
- Christian and religious imagery;
- Russian history;
- traditional decorative art;
- Russian symbols;
- traditional tea drinking;
- collectible tea glass holders.
The combination of the decorative metalwork and crystal glass gives the set both practical and display appeal.
About Kolchugino Melchior
Kolchugino is known for Russian metal tableware, tea glass holders, and decorative metal products.
Nickel-plated and blackened finishes help emphasize the relief and decorative details of the design.
Product Format
The set includes:
- 1 nickel-plated blackened metal tea glass holder;
- 1 crystal glass;
- glass capacity: 250 ml (8.45 fl oz);
- Saint George the Victorious design.
The crystal glass is intended for hot beverages.
Product Information
Product: Nickel-Plated Blackened Tea Glass Holder With Crystal Glass “Saint George the Victorious”
Manufacturer: Kolchugino Melchior
Glass Capacity: 250 ml (8.45 fl oz)
Materials: Nickel-plated metal holder and crystal glass
Design: Saint George the Victorious
SKU: С7408/30
UPC: 2000000001852
Serving Suggestions
Use the set for:
- black tea;
- green tea;
- tea with lemon;
- tea with sugar or honey;
- tea with preserves;
- Russian candies and confectionery.
The crystal glass is intended for hot beverages, while the metal holder makes the glass more comfortable to hold.
Care And Handling
Handle the crystal glass carefully and follow the manufacturer's care recommendations.
Avoid sudden temperature changes to the glass.
After washing, dry the metal holder thoroughly to help maintain its decorative finish.
Shipping Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the set?
The set includes a nickel-plated blackened metal tea glass holder and a 250 ml crystal glass.
Is the crystal glass intended for hot beverages?
Yes. The crystal glass included in the set is intended for hot beverages.
Who is Saint George the Victorious?
Saint George is a Christian saint traditionally depicted as a mounted warrior defeating a dragon. His image has a long history in Christian art and Russian cultural tradition.
What does Saint George symbolize?
The image of Saint George defeating the dragon is traditionally associated with courage, victory, and the triumph of good over evil.
What is the capacity of the glass?
The crystal glass holds 250 ml (8.45 fl oz).
Can this set be used for tea?
Yes. It is designed for hot beverages, including traditional Russian tea.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes. The Saint George design makes it a distinctive Russian-themed gift for people interested in Russian culture, history, religious art, or traditional tea accessories.
