Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon black glazed which also focused on producing

which also focused on producing wares for export to the U

From the back and underside

This is the sort of vase I would always have on the table or shelf

This stunning Makah Northwest Coast Native American beargrass lidded basket

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon black glazed which also focused on producingThe 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