S/3526 Antique Treen 19th Century Pear Wood Love Spoon

An interesting large pear wood love spoon, having a raised caged lantern containing two balls. The square handle, with a hook end, has two protruding ears with loose rings above a step, with the oval bowl below, having signs of wear on the bottom edge. The right side ring is replaced. The whole has a good pale honey colour and retains a patination.

Sold 18¼ in. (46.5 cm.) Wide
5 in. (12.5 cm.) Deep
Welsh Circa 1880