Elizabethan Silver Lion Sejant Spoons by William Caldwell

• Elizabethan - Strictly speaking, furniture usually in oak, made in the reign of Elizabetht I, from 1558 to 1603. The style incororates elaborate and ostentatious carving of classicial figures and themes and bulbous baluster legs, with an Italian Renaissance influence. When a piece is described as "Elizabethan style", it mimics the attributes of the Elizabethan period, but was made at a later date.
• Fleur-De-Lis - The fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily or iris flower with
  
  three petals that has been used as a decorative motif for thousands of years. It
  
  often appears in Christian iconography symbolising the Holy Trinity and as an
  
  emblem that reflects the purity of the Virgin Mary. In decorative art and antiques
  
  decoration, the fleur-de-lis is often used as a symbol of elegance, refinement,
  
  and good taste.
  
  
  
  
  The fleur-de-lis has a rich history and in ancient times, it
  
  was associated with royalty, purity, and the divine, and it was used as a
  
  symbol of the French monarchy for many centuries.
  
  
  
  
  It is a common design element in ceramics, silverware, jewellery,
  
  furniture, and other decorative objects, and it can be found in many different
  
  styles and forms.
  
  

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Caldwell, William (London) - silver, maker or retailer 1
• spoons, silver - other, various types and periods 1,227