Need some help with an unusual spoon

[dingo]

Can anyone think of any relevance to this spoon design or is it just decorative.
Spoon dates to around 1870 I think? Silver with no hallmark.

Thank you.

[oel]

Hi,
Symbolic for hope & faith, Chi Rho/ΧΡ/Christianity

Best,

Peter

[dingo]

Interesting. A battleship, a caduceus, and an anchor...That's a combination I would never dream of being associated with hope, faith, and Christianity.
Learn something new everyday! Thanks for your help.

[oel]

Hi,
Thought to recognize the XP symbol but indeed could be caduceus.
Naval/Battle ship to protect (trade routes)
Caduceus, the staff is also a symbol of Hermes, the Greek God of Commerce.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caduceus.
The Anchor; Christians adopted the anchor as a symbol of hope.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_C ... tates_Army)
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[dingo]

Very nice .. thanks for your help.