Spoon tray 1732

This silver spoon tray was crafted by Paul de Lamerie, and what immediately strikes the eye is the rooster emblazoned at its center, surrounded by ornate flourishes. The rooster, a potent symbol, has crowed across cultures and centuries. A solar emblem in antiquity, it heralded the dawn, chasing away darkness. Yet, in other corners of the human experience, it struts as a symbol of pride, virility, and even war. Consider the weather vanes atop medieval towers, their roosters proclaiming dominion over the winds. Or the barnyard fowl, its image adorning family crests—each appearance marks a thread in the tapestry of history, continuously evolving, never static. Thus, this seemingly simple spoon tray becomes a stage for the recurring drama of human symbolism, engaging our subconscious with enduring emblems.