Russian Federation Coat of Arms Silver-Plated Glass Holder

It is well known that one of the favorite drinks in pre-revolutionary Russia was tea. In his dictionary, Alexandre Dumas told the French about a Russian custom associated with tea drinking: "men are to drink tea from a glass, while women use cups made of porcelain." The works of Russian realist painters prove that statement to be true: if a tea party included a man and woman, then the lady would always have a porcelain cup and saucer, and the man - a glass with a cup holder. The holder appeared in Russia during the late 18th century, purely for its pracical use - the tea would heat up the glass, which then became a nuissance to hold. Designed with a handle, the holder was a useful invention that is now prized by many collectors. This skillfully crafted cup holder with symbols of Russia will be the perfect complement to an exquisite glass, which will make tea drinking even more enjoyable!