The Most expensive Christening gifts in the UK

A Christening is a time-old celebration where families come together and welcome their new baby to the world.

Traditionally, silver Christening gifts were given to a child as an investment for their future, because silver was used as a form of currency. Families would take comfort in knowing that their new addition has started life with a valuable asset to use later in life if they wished.

Today, most Christening gifts are valued at a much lower price, but there are still some highly valuable and luxurious items on the market.

Here’s a round-up of the most expensive Christening gifts available to buy in the UK:

1. Sterling Silver Porringer – Antique Charles II (1671) – £5,950.00
2. Sterling Silver Baby Porringer – Antique Charles II (1663) – £3,950.00
3. Sterling Silver Child’s Mug – Antique Charles II (1673) – £2,450.00
4. American Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Tiffany & Co – Antique (1879) – £1,895.00
5. Sterling Silver Photograph Frames – Antique Edwardian – £1,495.00
6. Sterling Silver and Enamel Caddy Spoon – Art Nouveau – Antique George V – £1,295.00
7. Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set by R.E.Stone – Art Deco Style – Antique George VI – £1,195.00

8. Peter Rabbit™ 2018 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin & Book Gift Set – £1,000.00
9. Sterling Silver Rattle – Antique George V (1912) – £895.00
10. Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Asprey & Co Ltd – Vintage Elizabeth II – £795
11. Sterling Silver Rattle – Antique Victorian (1900) – £795
12. Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Birth Record Frame – £660
13. Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug (1890) – £695
14. Sterling Silver Horseshoe Napkin Rings Vintage George VI – £595
15. Sterling Silver Photograph Frame by Synyer & Beddoes Edwardian (1901) – £545

Andrew Campbell, founder of AC Silver said,

“The tradition of giving silver as a Christening gift is traced back to the Tudors; and it’s where the phrase ‘born with a silver spoon in their mouth’ originates. The Victorians expanded on the tradition, giving gifts such as rattles and cutlery sets, and Christenings became a time for giving somewhat more lavish gifts.

The items on our list show that luxurious Christening gifts are still in demand and available. There’s something really special about gifting a piece that can be treasured and handed down through the generations to come.”