History of Lovespoons: The Art and Traditions of a Romantic Craft

Description

David Western, prominent lovespoon artist and the author of The Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons, applies his knowledge, perspective and insight to give the reader an all-encompassing view of the history of heirloom lovespoons. Discover the significance of the symbols caved into almost every handle. Filled with rich, vivid photos and historical facts and legends.

David Western was born in Cardiff, Wales and now resides in Victoria, B.C., Canada. He is a self taught carver and has degrees from the London College of Furniture and the University of British Columbia in cabinetmaking and advanced furniture design and education, respectively. David had a casual interest in Welsh lovespoons that quickly became a passion. He now teaches lovespoon carving at Camosun College in Victoria and carves lovespoons to order.