Refined crystal glass with cup holder gift of brass, silver, nickel silver again becomes a luxury. It will remain hot tea, but it will not burn hands. For the older generation it is a piece of a bygone era.
Cup holder - stand, cover and support a glass beaker.
Content
- 1 Provenance cupholders
- 2 What are the holders
- 3 Advantages of glasses with coasters
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4 Materials coasters for tea
- 4.1 Brass
- 4.2 Copper
- 4.3 Silver
- 4.4 German silver
- 4.5 Steel plated with gold
- 5 How to choose a quality holder
- 6 VIDEO: Coasters - history of origin.
Provenance cupholders
It is not known who first came up with the idea to dress the cup for hot drinks in a comfortable metal frame. The inventor is unknown.
Most of them are cylindrical in shape, have a pen in order to enjoy hot tea without burning his hands.
The mass production of inexpensive cut glasses began in 1820. They quickly compete with porcelain tea pairs. Perhaps tavern acolyte, to not burn his hands, came up with the first holders of the two rims with handle and stand for stability.
The exact date of the invention cupholders are not captured in history.
For the idea seized jewelers. Gift items made of silver and inlaid with gold. Household accessories has become a luxury item. A set of coasters was in any merchant's house.
At the beginning of his career he served as holder only technical function.
It is believed that because of Sergei Witte, Minister of Finance of the Russian tsarist tea accessories appeared on the trains. During the reign of Nicholas II, it was he who led the department w / w roads. Mass production, coasters produced 15 plants. They were made of chrome-plated steel, aluminum, nickel silver, silver.
As a subject familiar to us, cup holder took shape in the late eighteenth century.
Today holders of precious metals once again become a sign of status. They can be seen in the "high offices" of officials in the homes of wealthy businessmen.
Holder, as an element of Russian tea with independent artistic value.
What are the holders
Originally tea accessories to invent as a stand for hot.
An annular platform, holding a glass, a centimeter raised. Upper rim was needed to keep the lower structure. Side handle-bracket helped tavern servant simultaneously carry guests 5-6 glasses in each hand. In fact, a cup holder - the design, transforming any glass beaker in a convenient cup.
cupholders manufacturer engaged in numerous private and author workshops.
Advantages of glasses with coasters
During the operation of the accessory it became clear that he has a lot of advantages:
- it confers resistance to a glass of tea;
Technique - art molding.
- perfectly removes heat from the walls of the glassware, glass does not burst from the hot water;
The emphasis is on the production of exclusive and precious materials.
- do not burn your hands, cupholders handle stays cool;
Previously, holders were made, mainly for wealthy lovers of hot tea.
- the diameter of the holder more than a glass, it does not allow the water to cool quickly, creating a layer of warm air;
The style of the product, or "popular" or a reflection of the different artistic movements.
- glass warms up evenly, it does not create internal stresses of hot tea, tableware longer serves.
In honor of the Soviet leaders have been cooking utensils produced in Tsarist Russia.
Cup holder, moreover, decoration, art. This tea accessory is considered a major element of traditional Russian tea, a symbol of Russian Railways, the attribute of the Soviet era.
What could be more comfortable and more beautiful exclusive coaster for tea.
Materials coasters for tea
Today let holders of exclusive designs, are engaged in this master of only a few companies. They use plastic metals.
He is stable and protects the fragile glass.
Brass
An alloy based on copper and zinc has a golden hue. It does not tarnish with time, well polished, perfectly treatable. Brass cup holders provide stamped with intricate patterns, recesses, creating a weave effect. In metal good thermal conductivity, it is not heated.
Brass is a popular material for tea accessories in the era of the Soviet Union.
Copper
At all times, I appreciated for corrosion resistance, malleability. Jewelers loved copper for noble bluish patina formed over the years. Thanks to her, the damage to the holder drawing look more three-dimensional, relief.
Modern copper accessories for the tea ceremony with the traditional images of often artificially sostarivayut, giving a noble metal appearance.
Silver
For accessory always used with copper alloy 585. From this metal made:
- Jewelry;
- utensils;
- cigarette cases;
- lighters;
- flasks;
- Other attributes for real men.
Today coaster - something rare and valuable.
Metal inlaid well, it is decorated with enamel inserts make it blackening. It is believed that silver surfaces are killed bacteria.
Included with the cup holder is often a spoon.
German silver
Another copper-based alloy used for the manufacture of cutlery, trays, Turkish coffee, other kitchen utensils. He is easy to clean, has a decent golden shade, well handled.
Cupro-nickel coasters at all times in demand, not less prized silverware.
Steel plated with gold
Steel products are characterized by low weight. a metal plate covering the beaker is made from a thin stainless steel rolled, alloyed with nickel, chrome. After punching nickel plated steel, and then applied to the surface gilding.
Steel coasters look elegant, they complement the gilt edging glass.
How to choose a quality holder
When purchasing an accessory for tea focused primarily on functionality. Any glass may eventually burst, shatter during washing and transportation. Cup holder should be universal, so that it can be inserted into another glass. When he was very loose, constantly shifting, use the cup holder is inconvenient and unsafe.
For the first time on the railways coasters appeared in the late XIX century.
Diameter supports ranges from 55 to 62 mm. Faceted crystal glasses usually do about the same diameter. At the time of Nicholas II accessory diameter is 70 cm.
For a better gift option to choose modern sets of glasses with coasters.
It argued that crystal do not drink tea. This is not true. Modern methods allow annealing to obtain a solid, long-lasting utensils for hot drinks: tea, coffee, mulled wine.
He considered the subject of arts and crafts.
Crystal glass, made by pressing, massive, different deep drawing. Blow molding easier, thin-walled. Ware check on the integrity of ringing, when the sound becomes muffled cracks.
Gradually holder learned a new role: to be a rarity, souvenir, original gift, proud of someone's collection.
Holders returning to our lives, bring us back to a bygone era. Conveniently, the sets of glasses just packed in Case, come with a spoon. This elegant, practical souvenir will be a great gift to a business partner, the beloved, boss.
Today, many women of extravagance and love for the old drink tea from a glass in an antique silver cup holder.