{"product_id":"boxed-set-of-6-splayds-18-8-stainless","title":"Boxed set of 6 Splayds | 18\/8 Stainless","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoxed set of 6 Splayds \u003cbr\u003e18\/8 Stainless \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistributed by Stokes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 18cms (7\") long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn original Velour Splayds box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Splayd?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA splayd is an eating utensil which combines the functions of a spoon, knife and fork. It was invented by William McArthur in the 1940s in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His wife, Suzanne McArthur was the initial public face and marketer of the splayd. There are several manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to an overall spoon shape with four fork tines, it has two hard, flat edges on either side, suitable for cutting through soft food. They often have a geometric rather than rounded bowl, with two longitudinal folds in the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UK licensee for the manufacturing and distribution of splayds during the 1970s was Viners of Sheffield. At that time they were one of the biggest cutlery manufacturers in Great Britain. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stokes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613919576292,"sku":"RA-0014444_C","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/splayds_boxed_1a.jpg?v=1792189504","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/boxed-set-of-6-splayds-18-8-stainless","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}