Unusual, Elaborate andf Fine 19th C. Large Cut and Woven Paper Composition in Period Frame four door chest Very good antique condition

Very good antique condition

and a little searching confirms they're pretty rare (And the colorful little carved balls inside of this one remind me of one of my other favorite things

but it's a bit too small for that

but this one I find just right

I've seen these old carved and painted antique Swedish spoons referred to as "love spoons" or "love tokens

Unusual, Elaborate andf Fine 19th C. Large Cut and Woven Paper Composition in Period Frame four door chest Very good antique conditionThis is quite a special one, and quite unusual as far as I've seen all finely composed of carefully cut bits of paper, including four diamond shapes very very finely woven like early woven love token hearts, but which I've never seen incorporated into such an elaborate sort of composition. 19th c. for sure, mid 1800s I believe and maybe even a bit earlier, beautifully done, in very good condition, with stunningly rich color details give the best