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19th Century, Shaker hand carved wooden spoon. The

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:70.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
19th Century, Shaker hand carved wooden spoon.  The
19th Century, Shaker hand carved wooden spoon. The Shakers were one of a few religious groups formed in 18th century in the Northwest of England; they branched off from a group of Quakers in England. James and Jane Wardley and others left at a time when the Quakers were weaning themselves away from frenetic spiritual expression. The Wardleys formed the Wardley Society, which was also known as the "Shaking Quakers". Future leader Ann Lee and her parents were early members of the sect. This group of "charismatic" Christians became the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing (USBCSA), or the Shakers. Their belief was based upon spiritualism and included the notion that they received messages from the spirit of God which were expressed during religious revivals. They also experienced what they interpreted as messages from God during silent meditations and became known as "Shaking Quakers" because of the ecstatic nature of their worship services. They believed in the renunciation of sinful acts and that the end of the world was near. (Size: See second photo for measurement.) Photos are part of the description representing the condition report. Pangaea Auctions urges Bidder's to view all attached photos.