A Welsh love spoon carved from a single piece of wood, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The stem incorporates a series of carved motifs, including a central heart, wheel and quatrefoil leaves, with a small red wax seal applied to the centre.
Welsh love spoons were traditionally carved and presented as tokens of affection. Their decoration frequently incorporates hearts, geometric forms, knots and other motifs, with symbolic meanings traditionally associated with individual designs varying between makers and over time.
Origin: Wales
Period/Style: Folk Art
Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Material: Carved wood with red wax seal
Dimensions: 14cm height × 5cm width
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A Welsh love spoon carved from a single piece of wood, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The stem incorporates a series of carved motifs, including a central heart, wheel and quatrefoil leaves, with a small red wax seal applied to the centre.
Welsh love spoons were traditionally carved and presented as tokens of affection. Their decoration frequently incorporates hearts, geometric forms, knots and other motifs, with symbolic meanings traditionally associated with individual designs varying between makers and over time.
Origin: Wales
Period/Style: Folk Art
Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Material: Carved wood with red wax seal
Dimensions: 14cm height × 5cm width
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