Casgliadau Arlein

Single ball running freely in cage with single heart carved above. Single chain link for wall hanging and simple cross etched design around collar.

Balls carved within cages are commonly thought to represent the number of children desired by the carver, but could equally be a sign of a man held captive by his love. 25.235/6 features a single ball running freely in a cage and a single heart carved above, while 53.101.17 includes two small balls running within a cage and a triangular chip carving pattern on its cage. There is internal and external chip carving around its border and a central heart symbol which complements the spoon’s outer rim