Swedish Antique Hand-painted Wooden "Love Spoons" - A Pair woodgrain which indeed suggests a rather

which indeed suggests a rather unusual narrative

But it would also be great on his or her parents' dresser

A little wear to the fabric on the bottom corner of the spine

with pencil (and some erasure marks) underneath

and very structurally sound

Swedish Antique Hand-painted Wooden "Love Spoons" - A Pair woodgrain which indeed suggests a ratherI'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,