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  • The carving of lovespoons is one of the best known of Welsh traditions, beginning around 1667, and which has lasted through to the present day. At a time when personal decoration was rare, these spoons provided a conduit for the imagination and creativity. This example has three bowls and is carved from beech. The large panel handle is carved with geometric patterns and animal heads.
Lovespoon decorated with carved animal heads, 19th century
  • The carving of lovespoons is one of the best known of Welsh traditions, beginning around 1667, and which has lasted through to the present day. At a time when personal decoration was rare, these spoons provided a conduit for the imagination and creativity. This spoon with three bowls was made in Llansteffan. The carving on the large handle depicts two sets of horse and carriage, and star designs.
Lovespoon with carved with horses and carriages, Llansteffan, 19th century
  • The carving of lovespoons is one of the best known of Welsh traditions, beginning around 1667, and which has lasted through to the present day. At a time when personal decoration was rare, these spoons provided a conduit for the imagination and creativity. Made from ash, with a bowl carved in the shape of a heart, surmounted by two figures. The recess in the large handle probably contained a mirror or picture. A man on horseback surmounts the handle.
Lovespoon featuring horse and rider, 19th century
Lovespoon with marquetry circle and carved flower petals[?] at top and heart at bottom
Lovespoon, 19th century
Collection of Welsh lovespoons