Swedish Antique Hand-painted Wooden "Love Spoons" - A Pair pottery fish platter and wonderful woolen clothes

and wonderful woolen clothes

though have not found another like it

When I found this little clay fertility doll I had no idea quite what she was or where she came from

It measures 4 5/8" tall x 4 1/4" in diameter

Swedish Antique Hand-painted Wooden "Love Spoons" - A Pair pottery fish platter and wonderful woolen clothesI've seen these old carved and painted antique Swedish spoons referred to as "love spoons" or "love tokens," I believe because of the little "ball in cage" whimsies at the end of their handles. They're certainly very sweet and nicely done indeed, one can definitely feel the love and care of their maker! I believe these date from the late 19th or very early 20th century. The wood of the slightly larger of the pair is darker and redder than the other,