A fine George III sycamore 'love spoon', Welsh, circa 1800-40
REF: 5123
The rectangular-shaped handle finely chip geometric-carved and hollowed to form two lanterns, each containing pairs of balls, the elongated pointed oval bowl with leafy-carved motif to rear, integral hanging loop with heart-shaped terminals
For a comparable example, dated to the 18th century, see O. Evan-Thomas, 'Domestic Utensils of Wood', pp.148-9, pl.57, fig.B. A further example, with very similar chip-carving is illustrated E. H. Pinto, 'Treen and Other Wooden Bygones', pl.159, fig. L
- Height 25.7 cm / 10 "
- Width 4.4 cm / 1 "
- Depth 2.1 cm / 1"
