Welsh Love Spoon Hand Carved by Curtis Woodcraft, Pontypridd, South Wales

Beautiful hand-carved Welsh love spoon with intricate design. Perfect for gifting or decor. A Lovespoon is a wooden spoon decoratively carved that was traditionally presented as a gift of romantic intent. The spoon is normally decorated with symbols of love and was intended to reflect the skill of the carver. Due to the intricate designs, lovespoons are no longer used as functioning spoons and are now decorative craft items. Traditionally, the love spoon was given to a young woman by her suitor. It was important for the girl's father to see that the young man was capable of providing for the family and woodworking. Sailors would often carve lovespoons during their long journeys, which is why anchors would often be incorporated into the carvings. Today, lovespoons are given as wedding and anniversary gifts, as well as birthday, baby gifts, Christmas, or Valentine's Day gifts. They are now mostly seen as folk craft. This vintage, hand carved wooden love spoon would make a charming wedding gift, a hostess gift, or lover's gift. Measures: 8 x 2" Excellent vintage condition with the original tag attached. From a smoke-free and pet-free home