D5- Vintage 1960's Serving Utensil (Spork) by Meriden Silverplate

-A spork is a hybrid form of cutlery taking the form of a spoon-like shallow scoop with two to four fork-like tines.The proper name for a spork is a runcible spoon (patent 1970)The first one who came up with it was Samuel W Francis. He issued US Patent 147,119 in February 1874. -I have many more serving pieces in my closet just in time for the upcoming holidays! -Vintage flatware will always have some wear in the form of surface scuffs, possible pitting, & possible plate loss. -All silver plate pieces have had a cursory polish and will call for additional polish to bring them to their final luster.I can’t guarantee that all patina will come off when polished. -I PLACE MUCH IMPORTANCE ON BUYERS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED FROM ANY BUYER ON POSHMARK AND FOLLOWED PROPER PROTOCOL-ACCEPTED PURCHASE IN A TIMELY MANNER, LEFT A STAR RATING & A KIND NOTE! REVIEW MY NUMEROUS FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM MY VALUED CUSTOMERS -PLEASE REFER TO MY "MEET THE POSHER" INFO & OFFER GUIDE. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH PROPER PURCHASE RATING PLEASE REVIEW MY PURCHASE RATING TIPS. -ALL OF MY SALES AND PACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT ARE PHOTOGRAPHICALLY DOCUMENTED TO PROTECT BOTH BUYER AND SELLER. -LOOK FOR THE GOLD BADGE POSH AMBASSADOR II STATUS FOR THE HIGHEST RATED & TRUSTED SELLERS