There has been much debate on the significance of the different symbols and motifs used in the carving of lovespoons. Many of the young carvers were shy and unwilling to show their emotions, and this would attempt to convey their true feelings through the use of various symbols. Over the centuries, many more symbols and motifs have been added and as the love spoons became more elaborate and decorative, they have become collectables.
BELL
Weddings
or Anniversaries or Together in Harmony.
BALL
IN CAGE
Love
held safe or number of children.
BIRDS
Love
birds or Lets go away together. Stork represents a new birth.
CHAIN
A
wish to be together forever or, Number of children.
CROSS
A
wish to have faith in Christ Jesus or, A wish to be bound together in
Christ or A wish for God to bless.
DIAMOND
Wealth
or Good fortune.
HEART
Love.
HORSESHOE
Good
luck
KEY/
KEYHOLE
Security
or I shall look after you.
KNOT
/ CELTIC KNOTWORK
Eternal
love or Together forever or Everlasting.
LOCK
Security
or, I shall look after you
TWISTED
STEM
Two
live become as one, or, Togetherness.
DRAGON
Protection
or Symbol of Wales.
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