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Tea Glasses Collection of 11 original Russian antique silverplated Podstakanniks

$7,625.06per set

£5,740.90per set

€6,450per set

CA$10,523.73per set

A$11,788.90per set

CHF 6,131.69per set

MX$143,800.22per set

NOK 78,064.59per set

SEK 73,609.35per set

DKK 49,103.85per set

About the Item

The Podstakannik (Russian: подстака́нник, literally "thing under the glass"), or tea glass holder, is a holder with a handle, made of silver plate that holds a drinking glass (stakan). Their primary purpose is to be able to hold a very hot glass of tea, which is usually consumed right after it is brewed. The stability of the glass on the table is also significantly improved. It is a traditional way of serving and drinking tea in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic states. History Podstakanniks appeared in Russian tea culture in the late 18th century, when drinking tea became common in Russia. Very soon they became not just practical utensils, but also works of art, just like samovars that were used for boiling water. Expensive podstakanniks for the rich and the elite were made of silver; however, they were not very practical, since they would get quite hot very quickly due to the high thermal conductivity of silver. By the 20th century, podstakanniks became very widespread. They were found extremely useful on railroads, as tea was served in moving carriages that were shaking. A bare glass was more likely to fall, scalding people with hot tea. The Russian railroads still use the podstakannik extensively in sleeper carriages. Production In the Soviet Union they were made mostly from nickel silver, cupronickel, and other alloys with nickel, silver, or gold plating. Though in modern times, simple tea cups or mugs are typically used by Russians at home, podstakanniks continue to be widely used for serving tea on the Russian Railways, since they provide more safety while drinking or carrying tea on a moving train. Most Russian tea glass holders have been produced by a plant located in Kolchugino, Vladimir Oblast. Kolchug-Mizar, its name deriving from its location and the alloy melchior,[1] continues to be the main glass holder producer to this day. Some podstakanniks depict architecture, famous people, famous dates in history, cities, etc., giving a good general survey of Russian and Soviet history.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 11

Style:

Neoclassical (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver Plate

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Vigonza, IT

Reference Number:

Seller: FCA1121stDibs: LU2495341629952

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