Description
This plain certificate tube rests on its own silverplated stand, giving a precious document a proper home rather than a drawer. The tube is metal with a smooth, polished silver finish and no engraving or decoration, so the clean lines do the talking. Each end closes with a domed cap with a neat rim. The tube comes apart at the centre into two halves, so a rolled certificate slides inside and the two halves join again over it. A ribbon bow sits at the middle of the tube, and the low, stepped stand cradles it level. The piece measures 24.3cm wide, 6.6cm high and 4.3cm deep.
It makes a thoughtful christening gift, a way to keep the certificate from the day somewhere it can be seen and treasured rather than folded away in a file. It suits a little one up to three years old as a keepsake for a nursery shelf, a bookcase in the family room or a dressing table. Later it can move with them to a bedroom of their own. Godparents and grandparents often look for something lasting beyond the day, and a polished silver piece that holds a real document answers that wish well. Because it sits on its stand, it needs no wall fixings and rests on any flat surface.
The tube is metal and the stand is silverplated, both in the same bright silver finish, and the plain surfaces show the polish at its best. To keep that shine, dust with a soft dry cloth and handle it with dry hands, as fingerprints show on any polished metal, and skip abrasive cleaners. Roll the certificate gently before it goes in so it slides through without creasing. For gifting, we like to tuck a handwritten note inside the tube for the family to find, ready to be swapped for the certificate once the service is over.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Silver |
| Height |
6.6cm |
| Width |
24.3cm |
| Depth |
4.3cm |
| Weight |
0.368kg |
| Occasion |
Christening |
Frequently Asked
How big is the certificate tube?
With its stand, the piece measures 24.3cm wide, 6.6cm high and 4.3cm deep, a neat size for a shelf, bookcase or dressing table.
How does the certificate go inside the tube?
The tube comes apart at the centre into two halves. Roll the certificate gently, slide it into one half and join the other half back over it.
What is the certificate tube made of?
The tube is metal and the stand is silverplated. Both have the same polished silver finish, with plain surfaces and domed end caps.
Is it a good christening gift?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful christening gift. It gives the certificate from the day a home where the family can see it on a shelf for years to come.
How should I look after the silver finish?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and handle it with dry hands, as fingerprints show on polished metal. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which can scratch the finish.
Does it need to be fixed to a wall?
No, it sits on its own low stand. It needs no wall fixings and rests level on any flat surface, such as a shelf or mantelpiece.