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This item is made-to-order and will be posted to you by Sharpiesjustwood within 7 days of receiving payment.
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| United Kingdom | £3.85 | £0.00 |
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I accept custom orders.
Please be aware that the colour of the items may possibly vary slightly. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colours and also due to the lighting at the time that the photographs were taken.
I have always been fascinated by old-fashioned traditions and customs.
The practice of giving love spoons started in Wales during the 17th century. They were handcrafted by male suitors as a romantic gesture for the maiden they admired.
Traditionally, love spoons declared a gentleman's intent to court a lady. Given as a romantic sentiment, it symbolised a carvers devotion to producing a work of art worthy of their beloved.
The tokens were typically crafted from a single piece of wood. Some even believed that they represented an early form of engagement ring.
A piece of oak was selected and cut to accommodate the size of the love spoon. The love spoon was cut using a scrollsaw following a design. I then handcarved it to enhance the fine detail. Next I sanded it to a smooth finish and coated it with several coats of lacquer to protect it and highlight the beautiful grain of the wood. The lacquer used is water and heat resistant, and toy safe.
This is a custom-made item and cannot be returned unless faulty.
Please note that if your order is being posted outside mainland UK, you (or the recipient) may have to pay customs or VAT charges and a handling fee. The seller is not responsible for any charges or fees that may incur.
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Delightful carved Welsh love spoon with two hearts and celtic knotwork handcrafted from solid oak. It has been upcycled from reclaimed wood.
The love spoon is approximately 22 cms long, approximately 6 cms at its widest point and approximately 1 cm in depth.
The Symbols on this spoon mean:
Hearts - True love
Celtic Knot - Eternal love or Together forever or Everlasting.
The letter 'A' entered into each heart.
Designed by Steven Sharp in South Wales
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