Unusual, Elaborate andf Fine 19th C. Large Cut and Woven Paper Composition in Period Frame four door chest Both sound and stable

Both sound and stable

and faux seams around the top

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

and I'm listing them individually as I think they make for great little presents--even Valentines

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

Unusual, Elaborate andf Fine 19th C. Large Cut and Woven Paper Composition in Period Frame four door chest Both sound and stableThis 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