Christening Gifts

Your guide to Christening Gifts

A christening is one of life's most cherished milestones — a day to celebrate a new beginning and welcome a child into the world. The gift you choose to mark that occasion should be something equally lasting: a piece they'll keep, use, and one day pass on themselves.

At Lincoln House Cutlery, we've been helping families find exceptional christening gifts since 1967. As a second-generation, family-owned business with over fifty years of experience in fine silverware and cutlery, we understand exactly what makes a christening gift truly meaningful — and we're here to help you find it.

Our collection of silver christening gifts brings together the finest pieces in sterling silver and silver plate: beautifully engraved tankards and beakers, handcrafted children's silver cutlery sets, and elegant photo frames, each chosen for quality, craftsmanship, and enduring appeal. Whether you're a godparent searching for something personal, a grandparent wanting to give something special, or a family friend looking to mark the day properly, you'll find it here.

Why Silver Makes the Perfect Christening Gift

Silver has been the traditional material for christening gifts for centuries — and with very good reason. It is beautiful, durable, and deeply symbolic. Unlike a soft toy that fades or a piece of clothing quickly outgrown, a silver christening gift holds its value, tells a story, and can be treasured across generations.

Silver is also uniquely suited to engraving. A name, a date, a heartfelt message — engraved into silver, these words become permanent. They transform a beautiful object into a deeply personal one, ensuring the child will always know who gave it, and why.

At Lincoln House Cutlery, all of our silver christening gifts can be engraved to order. We offer monograms, full names, dates, short dedications, and a range of fonts to suit every style. Our team is happy to advise on wording and presentation — just get in touch and we'll guide you through the options.

Our Christening Gift Collection

Silver Christening Tankards

Few christening gifts carry the weight and significance of a sterling silver or silver plate tankard. Classically styled and built to last a lifetime, a silver tankard is a gift that grows with the child — something they'll use as a young adult and cherish as they get older.

Our silver christening tankards are available in a range of sizes and styles, from compact, child-sized pieces to more generous traditional designs. Each can be engraved with a name, date, and personal message, turning a beautiful object into a truly one-of-a-kind gift.

We stock tankards in both sterling silver and silver plate, giving you options across a range of budgets without ever compromising on quality. If you're looking for a christening gift that makes a statement — one that will sit proudly on a shelf and be brought out for years to come — a silver tankard is a wonderful choice.

• Available in sterling silver and silver plate
• Engraving service available — names, dates, dedications
• Range of sizes and traditional styles
• Supplied with presentation box

Silver Christening Beakers

A silver christening beaker is one of the most classic gifts you can give on a child's baptism day. Small, elegant, and eminently practical, a silver beaker is something a young child can actually use — and something their parents will proudly display long after it has been outgrown.

Our silver christening beakers are crafted from sterling silver and silver plate, featuring clean lines and timeless proportions. Each one can be engraved to order with the child's name, christening date, or a personal message from the giver. It's a small, beautiful object that carries enormous sentimental weight.

If you're a godparent searching for a traditional yet personal gift, a silver beaker remains one of our most popular christening choices — and one that families return to again and again.

• Sterling silver and silver plate options
• Personalised engraving available
• Traditional styles, beautifully presented
• Suitable from birth

Children's Silver Cutlery Sets

There is something wonderfully thoughtful about giving a child their very own silver cutlery set on the day of their christening. It's a gift with a practical future — a set of pieces a child grows into and keeps, perhaps long enough to use at their own table one day.

Our children's silver cutlery sets are carefully selected for quality and durability, featuring sterling silver and silver plate designs with child-appropriate sizing. Available as spoon-and-fork sets, three-piece sets (spoon, fork, and pusher), and larger combinations, these sets make an elegant and genuinely useful christening gift.

Many designs can be engraved, adding a personal touch that makes the set uniquely theirs. Presented in a fitted gift box, a children's silver cutlery set arrives ready to give — no additional wrapping required.

With over fifty years of expertise in fine cutlery and silverware, we're well placed to help you choose the right set for your budget and the child's family. Don't hesitate to call or email us — we love helping customers find exactly the right piece.

• Sterling silver and silver plate options
• Sets available in multiple piece configurations
• Engraving available on selected designs
• Supplied in presentation boxes, gift-ready

Silver Photo Frames

A beautiful silver photo frame is one of the most enduring christening gifts of all. It will hold the memories of that very first day — and every important moment that follows. On a nursery shelf, a mantelpiece, or a bedside table, a silver photo frame is both decorative and deeply meaningful.

Our silver christening photo frames are available in a range of sizes and styles, from simple, classic designs to more ornate pieces suitable for a formal occasion. Many can be engraved with the child's name and christening date, ensuring the frame itself becomes as precious as the photograph it holds.

Whether you're looking for a small keepsake frame or a more substantial piece to mark a very special day, we can help you find exactly the right option.

• Available in sterling silver and silver plate
• Various sizes and classic styles
• Engraving available on selected frames
• Beautiful gift presentation

Personalised Engraving — Making Your Gift Truly Special

Every one of our silver christening gifts can be engraved to order. Engraving transforms a beautiful silver piece into a personal, permanent tribute to the child and the occasion — something that will never be confused with any other gift, and never forgotten.

At Lincoln House Cutlery, we offer:

• Names and initials — the most popular choice; classic, clean, and timeless
• Full dates — the christening date captured forever in silver
• Short dedications — a few heartfelt words from godparent, grandparent, or family
• Monograms — traditional and elegant, often in formal script fonts
• Multiple font styles — from traditional copperplate to clean contemporary lettering

Unsure what to engrave or how to word a message? We're here to help. Simply call or email us and we'll work through the options with you — it's one of our favourite parts of the job.

Engraving is carried out by skilled craftspeople and is included within our lead time of typically one to three weeks, depending on the piece. For urgent gifts, please contact us and we'll do everything we can to help.

Why Choose Lincoln House Cutlery for Your Christening Gift?

We are not an anonymous online retailer. We are a family business, built on personal relationships, genuine expertise, and a deep love of fine silverware and cutlery. When you contact us, you'll speak directly with someone who has spent their career working with these pieces — someone who can help you make the right choice with confidence.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Over 50 years of specialist experience — we know our stock inside out and are happy to advise
• Direct relationships with manufacturers — better prices and access to pieces you won't find elsewhere
• Personal engraving service — handled with care and attention to detail
• Fast and secure delivery — UK and worldwide, with everything carefully packaged for safe arrival
• No call centres — just real people who genuinely want to help

We've helped generations of families find christening gifts they're proud to give and recipients are delighted to receive. We'd love to help you do the same.

Delivery and Presentation

All of our silver christening gifts are carefully packaged and arrive gift-ready. Most pieces are supplied in presentation boxes or pouches, making them ideal for giving straight from delivery.

We offer fast UK delivery (typically two to three days) and worldwide shipping, so whether you're buying in Somerset or sending a gift to a family across the globe, we'll make sure it arrives beautifully and on time.

For engraved pieces, please allow one to three weeks from order to despatch. If you have a specific date in mind — particularly for the christening day itself — please order in good time, or contact us and we'll let you know the current lead time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does engraving take?
Typically one to three weeks, depending on the piece and the engraving required. Contact us for current lead times before you order if you're working to a specific date.

Can I engrave a silver photo frame or beaker as well as a tankard?
Yes — engraving is available across our christening range, including tankards, beakers, cutlery sets, and many photo frames. We'll confirm what's available for the specific piece you choose.

What's the difference between sterling silver and silver plate?
Sterling silver is a solid alloy (92.5% pure silver) — the finest and most valuable option, and hallmarked accordingly. Silver plate is a base metal coated in a layer of pure silver — beautiful, long-lasting, and available at a more accessible price point. Both are excellent choices for christening gifts.

Do you offer gift wrapping?
Most of our christening pieces are presented in boxes or pouches supplied by the manufacturer. If you have specific requirements, please get in touch and we'll do our best to help.

Can I order an individual piece rather than a set?
Absolutely. We offer cutlery sets and individual pieces, so if you'd like a single silver spoon or a standalone beaker, we're happy to help.

Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. We deliver throughout the UK and internationally, including to the US, Europe, and beyond. Shipping costs vary by destination — please see our delivery page or contact us for a quote.

A christening gift from Lincoln House Cutlery is more than an object. It's a piece of craftsmanship chosen with care, engraved with meaning, and given with love — something the child will one day hold and understand the significance of. We're proud to be part of that story, and we're here to help you get it right.

Browse our christening collection above, or contact us directly — by phone or email — and we'll be delighted to help you choose.