Engraving on a silver spoon for a long and good memory

Spoon - one of the oldest cutlery. Even the names of its parts speak about it: drew (now has the shape of an ellipse) and held (a handle, later a flat handle). The first silver spoons in Russia appeared in the times of Vladimir Krasnoe Solnyshko and were intended not only for the prince, but also for his squad.

Types of spoons

By appointment in modern times, they are divided:

• Dining rooms (for first courses);
• Dessert;
• Tea;
• Coffee;
• Bar.

There are still at least thirteen kinds of spoons, but they are used most often at public catering establishments.

By type of material:

• Wooden;
• Steel;
• Nickel-bearing;
• Silver.

For royal as well as imperial tables, spoons, forks, knives could also be made of gold. Engraving on a silver spoon or on a gold usually indicated the name of the workshop where it was made.

silver spoon

In Russia, even among not very wealthy people in the late XIX - early XX century, table silver was common. They looked after him, cleaned him, watched him shine like a mirror. Silver was cast as it is now, in special forms, and then, after cooling in water, it was peeled and polished by hand. The drawing on the handle and its shape were completely different and were refined. Engraving on a silver spoon was made by order and assumed some important, pathos date: a wedding, an anniversary, an angel's day. Then the spoon, especially the nominal, was solemnly presented to the culprit of the event.

Silver is on the table these days

Silver is a relatively rare metal on the daily table. It was almost completely replaced by steel and nickel, and it's a pity. The daily table it will very decorate. How nice to drink coffee in the morning with an elegant spoon! Especially if engraved. On a silver spoon, it can be placed on the handle or on the scoop. It is also nice to use a dessert spoon when the hostess serves ice cream, mousse, porridge on the table. You can apply a drawing or an inscription to this device. Artistic engraving on a silver spoon is done in several ways. This is a mechanical cutting of the inscriptions and patterns with the help of needles and stitches (hand cutter). Laser engraving is a modern way by which symbols are applied. For this purpose, a special layout is made, and the laser beam leaves either a dark or bright trace on the noble metal. By itself, this engraving will not be erased, if there is a need to remove it, then this can be done with jewelry polishing in the workshops.

Christening

Engraving on a silver spoon on the christening usually has a date of baptism and a baptismal name. This is the reason to make a memorable event so important in the life of a small person. The standard product from the store becomes exclusive at the same time. The value of such a gift grows at times. A spoon from the godparents will be carefully preserved and will become a family heirloom.

Silver spoon with engraving on the first tooth

Milk teeth begin to be cut at the age of three months. The enamel is soft, so it is desirable to have a silver spoon for feeding a baby, which has bactericidal properties. A silver spoon with an engraving on the first tooth is a tradition in Russia very old. On the first tooth it was necessary to knock lightly with a spoon, so that the teeth were strong and cut through without pain. The custom suggests it is to start with it the first feeding of the baby. The most suitable for this case is a teaspoon. The coffee does not fit, it is too small, and at that time the baby takes everything in her mouth. The kid can inadvertently choke. All other spoons will be too large. When eating with a dessert spoon a lot will be spilled. Later, a small child will learn how to properly hold his first spoon. Therefore it is important to choose it with a comfortable handle.

What do engravings for children do?

For any holiday, you can order a variety of patterns and inscriptions. Silver spoons for children with engraving usually include the name of the donor ("from grandmother Olya, Ivan's grandfather", "from Aunt Ira") and the one to whom the spoon is intended - "Zhenechka", "Natasha", "Lialechka". The name can be not only diminutive, but also complete. In addition, you can apply a beautiful monogram, a zodiac sign, roses, fruits and bunches of grapes, the weight of the child and the date of his birth - all that will prompt fantasy.