A beautifully Handcarved Lovespoon Keepsake by Welsh Woodcarver Marianne Cain utilising quality solid hardwood sourced from the Wentwood Forest, Monmouthshire.
Perfect for that special occasion or to add a bit of Welsh Heritage to any home. This lovespoon is approximately 11 inches long. Interlinked hearts signify unbreakable love, dragon signifying protection. Personalisation available with Name and/or dates engraved in spoon bowl.
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
