Fleur-de-Lis Scrollwork Roundel

Twin fleur-de-lis crowned with curling scrolls, sunk into a dished disc. This circular medallion carries a heraldic theme: a pair of fleur-de-lis meet back-to-back through the centre, cinched by a small banded knot, while the four quadrants fill with mirrored acanthus C-scrolls that spiral gracefully inward. The whole composition sits recessed within a raised, gently domed rim, so the ornament reads as carved into a shallow bowl rather than floating on a flat face. It's a natural fit for anyone chasing a French or heraldic look — cabinet doors, newel posts, furniture panels, jewellery-box lids or a decorative ceiling rose. The balance of upright fleur-de-lis and sweeping scrolls makes it feel formal but not stiff, and the rounded rim gives a clean edge to route. CNC notes • Single-sided relief; fix the blank flat and machine face-up. • Rough out the recessed field first, then run a ball-nose finishing pass to model the scroll volumes and the fleur-de-lis tips. • Watch the fine banded knot and scroll eyes — a smaller finishing bit and tighter stepover keep those details from blurring. • Hardwoods with a fine, even grain (beech, maple, walnut) hold the crisp curls best; MDF works for painted results. • Lightly sand the raised rim, then seal and stain — the dished background will pool colour and add depth.