Lovely handmade lovespoon keepsake for a 50th celebration gift. Designed and made by Phil Arnold at his workshop in Newport, South Wales, utilising quality hardwood sourced from the local Wentwood Forest. Size approx 8" high. Comes in quality lidded gift box.
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
Please note that custom lovespoons can also be designed to reflect the interests of the intended recipient, eg containing musical symbols, a pet, etc - Simply message me with requirements and I will be happy to provide a quote.
