Where did Celtic style Pewter Designs come from?
Celtic designs have evolved and survived from ancient times. The Celts were tribes bound together by similar language, customs, and religion during the Iron and Medieval Ages. These tribal groups spanned a region that now includes Ireland, Scotland, Wales and northern France.
Celtic art uses unique spiritual designs which still resonate today. Celtic symbolism explains how the Celtic peoples felt about the universe, life, death and the result of the changing seasons, so important to people who lived off the land. Their symbolism reflects the human spirit, the ambitions and desires, aspirations and fears.
The Meaning of Celtic Crosses in Tin Woodsman Measuring Spoons
Celtic crosses predate Christianity and symbolize the bridge to the “other world” or “worlds” and also to higher energy and knowledge. This is shown by the vertical axis which represents the celestial world, and the horizontal axis that symbolizes Earthly world.
Celtic Crosses are also considered solar symbols and the source of light and ultimate energy. The first Celtic crosses had four equal points representing the four directions (north, south, east and west), and the four elements (earth. air, fire and water) and were enclosed by a circle that represented the sun.
Spoon Details:
- Strip display options are pre-drilled to attach to the wall with 2 included screws.
- The spoons can be used to measure both liquids and solids.
- Spoons and cups are lead free and dishwasher safe.
- The longest measuring spoon in the set is the Tablespoon: 5.5″ long.
- Pewter Strip is 6″ long
- Cherry Strip is 6.5″ long
- Pewter Post is 8″ tall and 3.5″ wide
- Cherry Post is 8.5″ tall and 3.25″ wide
Cups Details:
- Strip display options are pre-drilled to attach to the wall with 2 included screws.
- The cups can be used to measure both liquids and solids.
- Cups and spoons are lead free and dishwasher safe.
- The longest measuring cup in the set is 8″ long.
- Pewter Strip is 13.25″ long
- Cherry Strip is 15.25″ long
- Pewter Post is 9.5″ tall and 3.5″ wide
- Cherry Post is 10.25″ tall and 4.25″ wide
The pewter used in these measuring spoon and cup sets is solid, with a nice feel in the hand. It is lead free, does not tarnish or rust and has no sharp edges.
Care and cleaning is minimal: they are dishwasher safe but handwashing is recommended.
To buy please visit Tin Woodsman Pewter
(now called Crosby & Taylor Pewter)