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c. 1660 French Fleur-De-Lis Design Large Early Colonnial Period Pewter Spoon

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:180.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
c. 1660 French Fleur-De-Lis Design Large Early Colonnial Period Pewter Spoon
Colonial America
c. 1660 Fleur-De-Lis Design Early French Pewter Spoon
c. 1660 Early Colonial Period, Decorative French “fleur-de-lis” Design Pewter Spoon, measuring 8.5” long with a 2.25” wide bowl, Choice Very Fine.
An authentic early Colonial period, highly decorative large Pewter Spoon which is said to have come out of a New England estate collection. It is the type of item which would have been brought to America from Europe as both a prized decorative and functional essential for the home. Its design certainly being a personal tie back to the family heritage. The Fleur-de-lis in Heraldry and in history has the English translation of "fleur-de-lis" (sometimes spelled "fleur-de-lys") is "flower of the lily." This symbol, depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower, has many meanings. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty. This museum quality example is in excellent condition, having no defects, excellent detail and nice even color and natural patina for display.
Fleur-de-lis in Heraldry and in History has the English translation of "fleur-de-lis" (sometimes spelled "fleur-de-lys") is "flower of the lily." This symbol, depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower, has many meanings. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that sense it is said to signify perfection, light, and life. Legend has it that an angel presented Clovis, the Merovingian king of the Franks, with a golden lily as a symbol of his purification upon his conversion to Christianity. Others claim that Clovis adopted the symbol when waterlilies showed him how to safely cross a river and thus succeed in battle.