Baby Spoon 925 Silver Hare — Niello, Gold-Plated

Two long ears protrude beyond the handle. Here, a hare has taken over the spoon. This baby spoon made of 925 silver features the hare cut out at the end of the handle and drawn in niello. The stem and bowl are gilded. Perfect for a birth or a christening.

Hare with long ears: The silhouette makes the spoon

The ears form the upper end of the handle. Below them sits a blossom, followed by the hare's body. Everything is cut out of a single piece of silver.

Hatching depicts the fur of the ears, fine dots the body. The dark lines stand out sharply on the light silver.

Niello hand engraving: Every line has only one chance

With hand engraving, there is no correction. If a line is not right, the master starts from scratch.

Nielloa is the name under which we offer this line in the shop. Niello remains the technique behind it. Without the niello, the drawing would remain a simple engraving. But this way, it gains depth. More of it can be seen in the Nielloa christening gifts.

The stem and bowl are gilded, while the handle remains silver. This way, the hare stands out brightly against the dark drawing.

Hare spoon in baby size: Just under ten centimeters

The spoon is approx. 9.8 cm long and weighs approx. 11 g. The manufacturer lists it as a children's teaspoon.

This way, it remains small enough for the first porridge meals. Further shapes are shown in the baby spoon category.

Dedication for the hare spoon: The card instead of the engraving

This spoon is not engraved. You can still include a few words for the occasion.

For this, you can request the SilberVerse card. The verse is created for the occasion and name and comes on photo paper, 15 × 10 cm. There is no charge for the SilberVerse card.

Hare spoon with niello: Questions and answers

What does niello mean on a silver spoon?
A master engraves the ornament into the silver. The recesses are filled with dark material and fired. Then it is polished. The pattern is set in the metal and is not lacquer. The guide What is niello? describes the technique.

What does the hare stand for?
The hare is considered quick and a messenger of spring. It needs no further interpretation. On the spoon, it is a friendly animal with long ears.

Why do people give a spoon for a christening?
The spoon for a christening is a custom. It is intended to accompany the child for a long time. The article on the christening custom provides the background. As a complement, the christening gifts are available.

Does the drawing look the same on every spoon?
Not entirely. Every line is engraved by hand, which is why there are small differences. Usually, they are only noticeable in direct comparison.