S/2155 Antique Treen 19th Century Fruitwood Love Spoon

A lovely finely made early 19th century fruitwood love spoon, having a deep pointed bowl below two divided cages with a ball in each (possibly denoting a boy and girl). The whole has a good rich colour and fine patination.

(end of bowl has a small chipping)

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