These Lovespoons are made form Lime Wood obtained from Monmouthshire in Wales. The individual piece is pressed out by machine using a template and then carved, sanded and polished by the craftsman. The twists and turns and detail in the spoon takes a lot of work by skilled craftsmen. They are varnished and polished but not always to a shiny finish, some are muted which lends appeal to the actual spoon.Sizes vary so that they can be placed in a favourite spot or kept in a personal place as they represent sentiment and emotion. The Welsh Lovespoon Some Symbols & Meanings Heart - Steadfast Love Horse Shoe - Good Luck Celtic Knot Work - Eternal Love Bell/Bow - Wedding, Anniversary Bliss Diamonds - Wealth or Good Fortune Links/Chain - Linked together Forever Anchor - Settled Love Dragon - Protection, Symbol of Wales Cross - Faith in Christ and a wish for God''s Blessing Ball In Cage - Love held safe Keyhole/Lock - Security or I shall look after you. Birds - Love birds. Hand carved in Wales The custom of carving and giving Welsh Lovespoons originated in Wales hundreds of years ago. Originally, they were carved by young men and offered to the girl he loved as a token of affection or moment from a visit to Wales. Lovespoons are still given for Anniversities, Weddings,Engagements, Valentine's Day. Births, Christenings and Birthdays in Wales. This Lovespoon has been designed and hand carved in Wales by a Welsh Craftsman
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