Handcarved Old Wooden Spoon with Heart Shaped Cutout Handle long fellow's voices of the night The box itself

The box itself

I know nothing of its origins

Over the bottom third a cream glaze has been added

and mouth (with teeth

with the glazing thick and drippy in areas

Handcarved Old Wooden Spoon with Heart Shaped Cutout Handle long fellow's voices of the night The box itselfIn researching this lovely little spoon, I found only one very similar one, which sold on Ebay for $99! I am not asking that, but I do think it is quite a special thing! That one was described as an anniversary spoon, and I would guess was once a prized possession and it would certainly make a wonderful anniversary gift now! I would probably hang it on the wall, though it could certainly be used, perhaps for serving decadent chocolate covered treats!