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What-is-it Question LXIII.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:53 pm
by 2209patrick
Here's an item that definitely falls into the novelty gift or gag gift catagory.
What did William A. Rogers/Oneida call this piece of flatware?
Pat.
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:00 pm
by wev
I trust you are convinced this is original? I only ask because this was a typical treatment of old plate (and sadly sterling) at the hands of home crafters making grotesque wind chimes in the 70's.
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:13 pm
by 2209patrick
Hello Wev.
Yes, old silverplate flatware is made into all kinds of things.
However, I believe this is the original name the item was marketed under.
Have a picture of the box it came in with Oneida's name for it.
Pat.
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:20 pm
by wev
Just checking.
Safety fork for the blind?
spaghetti fork for the literalist?
four lobe bubble wand?
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:27 pm
by dragonflywink
Diet Fork.
~Cheryl
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:44 pm
by 2209patrick
Sorry Wev, but you were close.
Hello Cheryl.
Great job!
It was called a "diet fork" by Oneida.
Pat.
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:58 pm
by wev
I wasn't actually serious; I simply wished others a chance to play.
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:50 am
by Doos
That cracked me up, thanks.
Nice find, especially with the original box.
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