Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon whalers and love the pairing of

and love the pairing of the blue and white with the dark wood

It is in great condition and works exactly as it should

This pair I believe dates to the 1960s-70s

--so as to be to able to light a couple of candles wherever one goes

but which now I think would make an excellent pair of bookends

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon whalers and love the pairing ofThe 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