This cup holder made of nickel silver is a traditional tea accessory in the Soviet Union, used to hold a hot glass.
It allows you to safely hold a glass of hot tea without burning your hands and improves the stability of the glass on the table.

This piece is made of nickel silver and decorated with a relief image of a winter landscape and a ballet.

It was widely used on long-distance trains and in homes.

Made at the Kolchugino factory - Kolchugino Melchior.
Made of nickel silver with a nickel coating, ensuring corrosion resistance and durability.
We bought it while traveling through Russia several years ago.
New in box. Never used.