Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon weathered The fork measures 25 1/2

The fork measures 25 1/2 inches long

I love the streamlined form of it

barely visible but meaning that the lip is fragile and the basket is best picked up by the body

The expressive but subtly rendered brown

though it would also make a good serving bowl or catch-all

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon weathered The fork measures 25 1/2The tradition of carved wooden "Love spoons" apparently dates to mid 1600s, when they were made by young men as gifts for the objects of their affection in hopes of beginning a courtship. Often incredibly ornate, with whimsy type elements showing the prowess of their makers, they came to be carved throughout Europe in a variety of styles. This one, which I'd guess dates to the 1960s or so, was made in Hus Flid Norway (the original sticker is still on