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Symbols and Meanings

The importance of the various symbols and patterns carved into love spoons has sparked considerable debate. It is suggested that the individuals who made these spoons, probably of a sensitive and introverted nature, chose to convey their genuine emotions through symbols rather than expressing them openly. Below are the explanations for some of the symbols.

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Ball in a cage: fertility, symbolising the number of children one desires to have, love kept safe. 

Birds: lovebirds

Stork: Birth of a baby 

Cross: Faith, Christianity

​Heart: Love, passion

Horseshoe: good luck 

Anchor: stability, security

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Bell: Marriage, wedding, anniversary 

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Chain: Loyalty, a desire to spend all time together

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Dragon: Symbol of Wales, Welsh, strength

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Keyhole/key: Security, provide a home

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Comma: Soul, deep affection

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Harp: Welsh symbol, harmony

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