Splayd
`Splayd', Combination Knife, Fork and Spoon
1978 (made), 1976 (designed)
1978 (made), 1976 (designed)
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Splayd combination knife fork and spoon in stainless steel. The handle a flat strip, swelling sides and squared end, stain finished, the bowl, polished finish, terminating in four prongs with deep, curved sides tapering towards the tip, the outer edges serve as a cutting edge.
Object details
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| Title | Splayd (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stainless steel, forged |
| Brief description | Splayd, combination knife, fork and spoon, stainless steel, Ireland, 1978, made by Viners of Sheffield, designed by Mrs. McArthur, 1976. |
| Physical description | Splayd combination knife fork and spoon in stainless steel. The handle a flat strip, swelling sides and squared end, stain finished, the bowl, polished finish, terminating in four prongs with deep, curved sides tapering towards the tip, the outer edges serve as a cutting edge. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Viners Splayds by McArthur 18/8 Ireland (Inscribed in script on the back of the handle.) |
| Credit line | Given by Viners of Sheffield |
| Historical context | The Splayd combination knife, fork and spoon was intended to meet the need of one handed eating at cocktail parties. It was described on the packaging as an `all in one party eating piece. You can cut with a SPLAYD...fork with a SPLAYD...spoon with a SPLAYD.' |
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| Accession number | M.188-1978 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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