Baptismal bowl with cross 925 silver 10.5x14

This christening dish with a cross made of 925 sterling silver is a generously sized liturgical silver vessel for the christening ceremony. The cross, here, is the focal point as a sculpturally formed decorative element — not as an engraving field, but as a form that gives the piece its character.

At a Glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, polished
• Motif: Cross as a sculptural decorative element
• Size: approx. 10.5 × 14 cm
• Weight: approx. 27 g
• Origin: made in Italy
• Hallmark: present (925)
• Engraving: not possible — personalization via SilverVerse card
• Delivery: in a gift box

Material and Workmanship

Measuring 10.5 × 14 cm, this dish is one of the larger, more prominent models in our collection. 925 sterling silver, mirror polished, with a 925 hallmark on the back. The cross sits as a small, sculpturally formed ornament on the upper rim of the dish — it defines the silhouette, while the large shell surface itself remains smooth and undivided. The piece is crafted in Italy, in classic European silver tradition.

Use and Occasions

The cross is the central symbol of faith in Christianity — in the christening ceremony, the sign with which the child is sealed. A christening dish that visibly bears the cross makes this sign tangible even within the silver piece. This dish is suitable for the christening of girls and boys, regardless of denomination, as well as for communion, name day, or as a gift for a birth with a christening date in mind. Its size makes it particularly suitable if the dish is intended to play a prominent role visibly in the ceremony. If an engraving is more important to you than the pure cross ornament, it's worth taking a look at our shell models with an engraving field in our Christening Gifts.

Engraving and SilverVerse Card

This dish is deliberately designed without an engraving surface — the cross is intended to have an effect through its shape, not through inscribed text. For a personal touch, we offer you the SilverVerse card instead: an individually designed photo card in landscape format 15 × 10 cm, suitable for the occasion and name, currently free with your order. Simply state your wish in the comment field, and we will contact you to clarify the details.

Care

After use, rinse with lukewarm water and mild dish soap, dry with a soft cloth. If tarnished, use a silver polishing cloth, carefully around the cross ornament to ensure the sculptural lines retain their contour. Store in a gift box or velvet pouch, not in the dishwasher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this dish not engravable? The cross is entirely formed as a sculptural decoration — there is no smooth surface intended for engraving. The dish is intended to have an effect through its form, not through inscribed text.

How then does the gift become personal? Via the SilverVerse card — individually designed for the occasion and person, in 15 × 10 cm format and currently available free of charge with your order.

Is the dish suitable for Protestant christenings? Yes. The cross is recognized in all Christian traditions — Catholic, Protestant, in free churches, and for home christenings.

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Further pieces for that special day can be found in our Christening Gifts and in our Gift Ideas.