Fleur De Lis Collection

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Detail of the coat of arms of Richard III, from window w12 depicting Corpus Christi
1077814 Detail of the coat of arms of Richard III, from window w12 depicting Corpus Christi, Isaiah and King Edwin (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); York Minster, Yorkshire

Imperial State Crown that George IV, was crowned 1821
Imperial State Crown that George IV was crowned, on July 1821, also William IV, 40 cm (16 in) tall, encrusted with 12, 314 diamonds with the traditional de-lis

Imperial State Crown of George I, was crowned 1714
Imperial State Crown that George I was crowned, on 20 October 1714, showing the large spinel ruby which belonged to the Black Prince set in the front Cross-Patee

Europe, Italy, Umbria, Gubbio, Crescent Moon at Palazzo dei Consoli (Town Hall)

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting, c1512, by Albrecht Durer

Imperial State Crown of George II, was crowned 1727
Imperial State Crown that George II was crowned, on October 1727, this was George Is state crown, the arches were pulled upwards surmounted by 440 brilliant set jewels with the fleur-de-lis

The International Exhibition: Coalbrookdale gates and court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Coalbrookdale gates and court, 1862. The gates...consist of three portions, intervening between the four pillar-like piers

Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-93) Queen of France, detail, 1775 (oil on canvas)
5978865 Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-93) Queen of France, detail, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Gautier D Agoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-86); 160x128 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Saints Way Walk, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1991
Scouts from Lostwithiel and Sticker with members of the St Austell and Par Scout Fellowship took a weekend to walk the ancient Saints Way from Padstow to Fowey

The Imperial State Crown, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial State Crown, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Sideboard, 1868 / 80. Creator: Daniel Pabst
Sideboard, 1868/80. Large walnut sideboard with two shelves, animal designs on doors, gryphons at top

French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Pilaster-capital from a chimney in the Hotel Lasbordes at Toulouse (Francois I), [16th century]

Archetype - Personification of Wales - Traditional Costume
Archetype - Personification of Wales - Full Traditional Costume. The Prince of Waless feathers is the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales. The leek is another popular Welsh symbol. Date: 1903

Coats of Arms of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (colour litho)
XND75969 Coats of Arms of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection

Versailles kitchen plate, Saint-Cloud manufacture (faience)
XIR375720 Versailles kitchen plate, Saint-Cloud manufacture (faience) by French School, (18th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600. Creator: Jan Wierix
Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600

The Holy Roman Empress Richilde of Provence in Compiegne presenting to Louis the Stammerer the crown
IND368827 The Holy Roman Empress Richilde of Provence in Compiegne presenting to Louis the Stammerer the crown and sceptre that had belonged to his father Charles II the Bald

The author presents the book Ogier le Danois to King Louis XII of France, miniature from Ogier le Danois
IND368804 The author presents the book Ogier le Danois to King Louis XII of France, miniature from Ogier le Danois, 1498 (hand-coloured print) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519); Biblioteca Nazionale

A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512)
IND368820 A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Index Fototeca

Henri IV Conferring the Regency upon Marie de Medici (after Rubens), c. 1830-4 (oil on canvas)
3588516 Henri IV Conferring the Regency upon Marie de Medici (after Rubens), c.1830-4 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863)

Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis
FLO4570333 Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Charles I, Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, son of Jean I and Marie de Berry, 1401-1456
FLO4570528 Charles I, Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, son of Jean I and Marie de Berry, 1401-1456. He wears a long scarlet coat over a pourpoint with fleur-de-lis and pink hose

Francois I (1494-1547) King of France (1515-47) c. 1520 (oil on panel)
SOA235446 Francois I (1494-1547) King of France (1515-47) c.1520 (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 35x21 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales to Japan (1 / 3) Date: 1922
Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales to Japan (1/3) Date: 1922

Fragment, Italy, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, 13th century

Fragment (Dress Fabric), Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Dress Fabric), Italy, 17th century

Cope, England, 1490 / 1517, with later restoration. Creator: Unknown
Cope, England, 1490/1517, with later restoration. Robe worn by a priest or bishop, velvet with gold thread embroidery

Burse Panel, England, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Burse Panel, England, 18th century. Coat of arms with lion and unicorn, worked in gold thread

Le Bastille Demolite(Fall of the Bastille) (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1790
Le Bastille Demolite (Fall of the Bastille) (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1790. Tomb of Louis XVI; allegorical figures of Justice and Liberty

Chancellerie, France, 1718 / 21. Creators: Unknown, Gobelins Manufactory
Chancellerie, France, 1718/21. Winged crest and crossed maces on a ground of fleurs de lis. Woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins

Chancellerie, France, 1718 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Chancellerie, France, 1718/20. Allegorical figures: Justice on the left, and Prudence on the right. Presumably woven at the Manufacture Royale de Beauvais

Marie de Medici, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
3545916 Marie de Medici, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569/70-1622) (studio of); 285x218 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Hennin, with Fleur-de-lis (engraving)
3623749 Hennin, with Fleur-de-lis (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hennin, with Fleur-de-lis)

Window from the Basilica of St Denis and wall decoration from the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France (colour litho)
5999602 Window from the Basilica of St Denis and wall decoration from the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France (colour litho) by German School

Portrait of King Henry IV of France, c. 1600 (engraving)
5670794 Portrait of King Henry IV of France, c.1600 (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 34.7x24.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Dream, 1902 (pastel on cardboard)
5615146 A Dream, 1902 (pastel on cardboard) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 17.5x25.2 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Voyage de Rve (Journey to Eternity)); English

Window w4 depicting St Louis (stained glass)
722765 Window w4 depicting St Louis (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright

State habits of the 14th Century (coloured engraving)
972908 State habits of the 14th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State habits of the 14th Century)

Window S1 depicting the Labours of the Months - man scaring birds (stained glass)
722227 Window S1 depicting the Labours of the Months - man scaring birds (stained glass) by English School, (14th century); Church of St. John the Baptist, Stanton St

Philippe IV, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres
STC422612 Philippe IV, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

Window w1 depicting the Creation / Genesis and the Redemption (stained glass)
723211 Window w1 depicting the Creation / Genesis and the Redemption (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Madeleine, Troyes, France; French, out of copyright

Window w1 depicting the Crucifixion with Mary and John, the Via Crucis
723210 Window w1 depicting the Crucifixion with Mary and John, the Via Crucis, the Deposition (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St

Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho)
CHT268775 Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Set design for an unidentified ballet in a garden, taken from a collection entitled
ARH271774 Set design for an unidentified ballet in a garden, taken from a collection entitled Menus Plaisirs du Roi (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School

Illuminated page from an Anthology, showing from left to right, Adenet le Roi
REV130951 Illuminated page from an Anthology, showing from left to right, Adenet le Roi, a minstrel to Duke Henry; Count Guy of Flanders; Marie

Infanta Maria Ana Victoria de Borbon, 1724 (oil on canvas)
SCP38777 Infanta Maria Ana Victoria de BorbAon, 1724 (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); 184x125 cm; Prado, Madrid

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"Fleur de Lis: A Symbol of Nobility and Power Throughout History" The fleur de lis, a timeless emblem that has adorned countless artifacts and structures, holds a rich history steeped in nobility and power. From knights in medieval tournaments to the crowning glory of British monarchs, this iconic symbol has left an indelible mark on various cultures. In the 15th century French manuscript illumination, we witness knights on horseback engaging in a thrilling tournament. Among them stands one knight, his prowess evident as he is presented with a trophy. The fleur de lis proudly adorns their attire, signifying chivalry and honor. Fast forward to the coronations of George IV, George II, and George I where the Imperial State Crown takes center stage. Encrusted with jewels and featuring intricate designs including the fleur de lis motif, these crowns exude regality fit for kings. Venturing into Italy's Umbria region brings us to Gubbio's Palazzo dei Consoli (Town Hall), where an enchanting crescent moon embellished with fleur de lis greets visitors. This celestial symbol adds mystique to an already captivating structure. Delving further back in time reveals Charlemagne - King of the Franks and Emperor of the West - whose reign from 768-814 showcased his might through artistry such as Albrecht Durer's painting depicting him holding a scepter topped by none other than the fleur de lis. Even nature pays homage to this enduring emblem; along Saints Way Walk in Fowey, Cornwall during May 1991, vibrant flowers resembling delicate fleurs de lis bloom alongside pilgrims' footsteps. The Imperial State Crown created in 1937 remains shrouded in mystery regarding its origins but not its magnificence. With diamonds galore and pearls aplenty set against velvet blue fabric adorned with golden fleurs de lis, this crown epitomizes grandeur.