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Red melamine teaspoon, 1 of 2

Top view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Top view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Underside view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Underside view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Side view of a teaspoon showing the moulding seam running along the sides. Side view of a teaspoon showing the moulding seam running along the sides.
Top view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Top view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Underside view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Underside view of a pair of teaspoons showing the flaring handles and oval bowls, Side view of a teaspoon showing the moulding seam running along the sides. Side view of a teaspoon showing the moulding seam running along the sides.

Classification

Description

A red teaspoon made from compression moulded melamine formaldehyde, circa 1950s. This spoon is likely to be part of the Melaware range from BIP.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
BIP

Inscriptions

moulded: "187" (reverse of handle)

Object number

AIBDC : 008025.3

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
28mm
Depth
15mm
Length
120mm

Colour

red