A beautifully Handcarved Lovespoon Keepsake by Welsh Woodcarver Marianne Cain utilising quality solid hardwood sourced from the Wentwood Forest, Monmouthshire. Hand Carved Welsh dragon and daffoldils lovespoon, 11" carved in oak. National Symbol of Wales and sign of strength, protection and growth. Entwined stem a symbol of togetherness and coming together and wedding bell for the wedding/marriage. An 11 inch statement piece for that Special wedding blessing from Wales.
Personalisation available hearts to hold the names of happy couple and in the bowl of the spoon wit date or simple quote - The custom of giving carved lovespoons as love tokens began in Wales in the 17th Century although ornamental carvings in many forms can be dated back to pre-Roman times. The Welsh tradition sees a lovespoon being carved with various symbols which signify the meaning of the gift. The spoon could be as simple or as complex as the skills of the carver allowed and the symbols include the following:
Heart = Love
Bells = Wedding or Anniversary
Lock = Security
Cross = Faith
Twisted Stem = Growing Love
Anchor = Steadfastness
Dragon = Protection
