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Good Antique Welsh Love Spoon
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Good Antique Welsh Love Spoon

19th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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A 19thc welsh elm love spoon ( token of love) in welsh folklore.

It dates from the 19th c and has no damage or repair with a pleasing patina

It measures 33cms long 3cms diameter.

As is the welsh tradition it is carved out of one piece of wood. How do they do it?

A lovely piece of treen .

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Love Spoon to the 19th Century.

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A 19thc welsh elm love spoon ( token of love) in welsh folklore.

It dates from the 19th c and has no damage or repair with a pleasing patina

It measures 33cms long 3cms diameter.

As is the welsh tradition it is carved out of one piece of wood. How do they do it?

A lovely piece of treen .

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Love Spoon to the 19th Century.

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SA1161512
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Antique Welsh Love Spoon

Archive II A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. View II
Archive III A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. View IV
Archive V A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. View V
Archive VI A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface. View VI
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
Items For Sale 154
Items Sold 730
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface.
GOOD ANTIQUE WELSH LOVE SPOON
Ref: SA1161512
A carved wooden love spoon featuring an integrated chain link and floating spheres within an openwork stem, viewed flat against a pale wooden surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCaptive chain links, Openwork stem, Floating spheres

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Love spoons are traditional wooden artifacts traditionally carved by suitors in Wales and other parts of Europe to demonstrate their woodworking skills and affection for a recipient.

These items are typically whittled from a single piece of local timber, such as sycamore, boxwood, or fruitwood, often featuring intricate geometric patterns, captive rings, and symbolic motifs.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand tool marks, natural patination, timber shrinkage, and wear patterns consistent with age, whereas reproductions often show machine cutting and artificial aging.

These pieces can be displayed mounted on neutral fabric within shadow boxes, placed on bookshelves, or styled on side tables to add texture and historical narrative to a room.

Preservation requires keeping wooden artifacts away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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