{"product_id":"red-bakelite-flatware-set","title":"STAINLESS U.S.A. Red Bakelite Flatware Set 1930s to 1950s 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTAINLESS U.S.A. Red Bakelite Flatware Set is a six piece group of American made stainless steel tableware with deep red handled forks and spoons, dating approximately from the 1930s to 1950s based on the provided research notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes four forks and two spoons with long tapered red handles and simple silver tone ferrules, a combination that fits naturally with Art Deco and early mid century kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are useful pieces for someone building a mix and match Bakelite table setting, replacing missing utensils, or displaying colorful period flatware in a vintage kitchen collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-silverware-flatware\" title=\"Six piece red handled flatware group with four forks and two spoons\"\u003eSix piece red handled flatware group with four forks and two spoons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fork and spoon flatware set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1930s to 1950s based on the provided research notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel with red Bakelite handles, as identified in the provided research notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cherry red handles with silver tone stainless steel utensils and ferrules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped STAINLESS U.S.A. Maker name is not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered geometric red handle design. Pattern or model name not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Deco to early mid century American tableware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forks average 7 inches long. Spoons average approximately 6 1\/4 inches long. Product weight 6 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching deep red tapered handles across all six pieces. Four forks and two spoons are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e All six pieces are intact with noticeable signs of previous use while retaining their matching red handled appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red handles remain strongly colored and visually coordinated across the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork tines and spoon bowls appear complete in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious cracks are visible in the red handles in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stainless steel surfaces show numerous fine scratches, rubbing, and dulling from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral ferrules show darker discoloration, spotting, and finish wear where the metal joins the handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red handles show scattered scratches, scuffs, small marks, and areas of uneven surface sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spoon bowls show visible scratching and cloudy surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker and exact pattern are not confirmed. The visible identification mark is STAINLESS U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright handled flatware became an easy way to bring color to American tables during the Art Deco and early mid century years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bakelite flatware works especially well for collectors building colorful period kitchen displays or assembling mixed sets piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis group keeps six coordinating pieces together, including the four forks that are often useful when filling gaps in an existing service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest utensil wear gives these the look of tableware that was actually used rather than stored away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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