The custom of giving lovespoons carved by a young man and presented to his sweetheart as a token of his affection and/or betrothal originated in Wales during the 17th century. The earliest known lovespoon dates from 1667 and is part of a collection at the Museum of Welsh Life in St. Fagans near Cardiff. Today, the custom has expanded to include weddings, anniversaries and friendship gifts.

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Budding Love

An original design with a lot of dimension and interest.

Flowers symbolize friendship or affection. Maybe this spoon would be a good gift for a budding friendship.

A light color wood with subtle graining.

Carved from Butternut. Natural finished with semi-gloss Deft.

10" long x 2" wide

Price = SOLD

Classic Scroll

An elegant, classical design.

A reddish color wood with subtle graining.

Carved from mahogany. Natural finished with semi-gloss Deft.

9.5" long x 3" wide

Price = Sold

Nouveau Classic #1

An elegant design with a lot of dimension.

A dark color wood with subtle graining.

Carved from Butternut. Natural finished with semi-gloss Deft.

10.75" long x 3" wide

Price = SOLD

Nouveau Classic #2

Another elegant design with a lot of dimension.

A light color wood with strong graining and a little sapwood for interest.

Carved from Butternut. Natural finished with semi-gloss Deft.

10.25" long x 2.25" wide

Price = SOLD

Classic Swan #1

This is a simple yet elegant design. I don't know if there is any symbolism to the swan.

A medium-dark color wood with nice graining.

Carved from Butternut. Naturally finished with semi-gloss Deft.

10.5" long x 2.25" wide

SOLD

Flowers with
a Twist

Original Design. Flowers symbolize friendship or affection. This spoon features a 'stem with a twist' that makes it just a little special.

A medium dark color wood with nice graining. A little sapwood adds interest.

Carved from Butternut. Natural finished with semi-gloss Deft.

10.5" long x 2.5" wide

Price =Sold

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Two Flowers #25

Original Design. Flowers symbolize friendship or affection.

A medium color wood with nice graining.

Carved from Butternut. Natural finished with semi-gloss Deft.

10.25" long x 2.25" wide

SOLD

Hearts

A simple design with a simple message... eternal love. Hearts also symbolize the wedding of two lives.

There is a flower carved in the upper heart. A flower symbolizes friendship or affection.

Carved from Mahogany. Naturally finished with semi-gloss Deft.

8.5" long x 2.75" wide

SOLD

Triplets

An original design with domination. Flowers symbolize friendship or affection.

Carved from Butternut. Naturally finished with semi-gloss Deft.

8.5" long x 2.75" wide

Price = Sold

Bouquet

An original design with lots of domination. Light wood with bold graining. This is a unique carving and would make a special gift.

Flowers symbolize friendship or affection.

Carved from Butternut. Naturally finished with semi-gloss Deft.

8.5" long x 2.75" wide

Price = Sold

Sorry, I do not accept commissions. Woodcarving is my hobby and I like the freedom of being able to carve what I want when I want.

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