Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon black glazed which also focused on producing

which also focused on producing wares for export to the U

then a thimble fits perfectly over the the top--and all fits snugly inside the tube-like case

This great little vintage studio pottery bud vase features an interesting light green glaze that is mostly mossy in color

I think perhaps they may have been inspired by the famous 1810 match between Tom Cribb & Tom Molyneux

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon black glazed which also focused on producingThe 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