A silver spoon is a unique Baptism gift that carries a special meaning.
In countless countries Baptism is a major religious event for an infant and family. It’s the first of the Holy Sacraments and celebrates the introduction of the child into the community. The deep meaning of the event calls for a gift that will always remind the recipient of the occasion: a silver spoon is an exquisite gift to be treasured forever.
Why silver items are an ideal choice for Baptisms
Silver is a fascinating metal that makes an object acquire a unique lustre as well as prestige. When you offer a silver item you offer a gift the child can cherish forever.
Silver has been a welcome gift ever since the distant past. Documentation dating back as early as the fifth century bears witness to this fact. Throughout history the custom has taken on different meanings but its peerless value has never changed.
The popular custom of giving a silver spoon as a Baptism gift dates back to the Middle Ages
Giving a silver spoon for a baby’s Baptism is a deep-rooted tradition. The custom dates back to the Middle Ages when it was given for its properties that were considered magical and capable of keeping away evil spirits. Even if no scientific proof existed at the time, the antibacterial and healing effects of silver were well known. In fact, it was found that eating with silver cutlery and utensils reduced disease and infections.
During the Renaissance a silver spoon progressively became the symbol of prestige. In that period noblewomen used their personal cutlery to call attention to their social status during banquets. The same practice applied for children, mostly for hygienic reasons.
It’s no coincidence that in many countries the saying “Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth” denotes the privileged origins of a person who has lived with affluence and ease since birth. Silver is a precious metal, thus when you give an infant a silver gift you offer a piece of the future health and wealth you desire for the child. Giving a silver teaspoon for a Baptism means wishing the new-born happiness and prosperity and throughout life.
The age-long tradition of giving silver gifts to infants survives to the present day.
A silver spoon is a very practical gift for baby girls and boys
In our times a silver spoon is still a welcome gift for Baptisms because — besides its beauty — it offers antibacterial properties that protect infants against mouth infections. In recent decades the item was enhanced with engravings that suited current trends: car engravings in the 1950s, trains in the 1960s, airplanes in the 1970s, all of which were a way of wishing the baby good luck for his or her journey through life. These days we prefer to personalize the gift with engravings of initials or date of birth or Baptism, as a reminder of one of life’s most important events.
The silver cutlery range offers differentiated styles that can suit any taste and need: the spoon from the Inglese collection features an elegant threaded pattern along the edges that makes it undeniably classy; the Barocchino spoon instead offers a classic style with ornate decorations that highlight the details. The spoon from the Heorshe collection is ideal for those who prefer refinement based on essentiality and finesse.
Heorshe offers diverse variants in order to let you choose an exquisite gift with details suitable for infants.
