S/1619 19th Century Limewood Love Spoon

A well carved Scandinavian limewood love spoon, having a wheel of fortune, three enclosed loose balls (for three children) and an elongated bowl (for longevity of life), all from a single piece of wood. The whole has a lovely honey colour and a fine patination.

Sold 9 in. (23 cm.) Wide
Scandinavian Circa 1820