Silver cutlery & porcelain plate boy 3-piece

Many christening gifts are either pretty or useful – rarely both at the same time. This 3-piece set combines a painted porcelain plate with silver cutlery that can actually be used for eating: a gift that doesn't just sit in a display cabinet but is used from the very beginning.

At a glance

• Set contents: 1 porcelain plate, 1 silver spoon, 1 silver fork
• Plate material: Bone china with overglaze painting
• Cutlery material: 925 sterling silver with enameled handle end
• Motif: sitting boy with accompanying toy motifs (train, spinning top, teddy, rocking horse)
• Finish: no gilding – handle end in enamel colors
• Packaging: "Royal Childhood" gift box included

The plate shows a sitting boy in the center, surrounded by small toy motifs – an image that evokes a childhood memory rather than ordinary children's dinnerware. The spoon and fork feature the same motif on the handle end, so that the plate and cutlery appear as a cohesive picture rather than randomly combined individual pieces.

Material and craftsmanship

Bone china is lighter and finer than standard porcelain, with a warm, slightly translucent surface. The motif is applied using overglaze painting – the colors are applied after the first firing and permanently fused with the glaze in a second firing, so that they do not fade with proper care. The spoon and fork are made of 925 sterling silver; the handle end features a small enameled child figure. 925 silver is food-safe and nickel-free. The manufacturer of the set is ArgentA, a Russian company specializing in children's silver.

Occasions and target groups

Suitable as a gift for christenings, births, or first birthdays – for godparents, grandparents, and anyone looking for a gift idea that goes beyond rompers and cuddly toys. The set also works well as an addition to existing baby gifts, as it comes as a self-contained unit of dinnerware and cutlery and can easily be integrated into everyday life later on.

Care

Wash the porcelain plate by hand, as painted surfaces tolerate dishwasher heat less well in the long run than gentle hand washing. Also clean the silver cutlery by hand; a soft silver polishing cloth is suitable for a high-gloss finish. After washing, dry all parts thoroughly and store them dry so that porcelain and silver remain beautiful for a long time.

Frequently asked questions

Is the set also available with a gold-plated cutlery handle?
Yes, there is a version with a gold handle end for a more festive look – the plate and motif are identical.

Is bone china dishwasher safe?
For painted porcelain, hand washing is recommended. Although the overglaze colors are fired and thus permanent, frequent dishwasher heat can reduce the shine over the years.

From what age can the cutlery be used meaningfully?
As soon as a child attempts to use a spoon for the first time, usually from about one year old. The plate is suitable as a decorative item even before that and later becomes daily dinnerware.

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