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1980

  • Work on this object began.

1986

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Trylon Spoon

This is a spoon. It was designed by Ward Bennett and manufactured by Towle Manufacturing Company, Silversmiths and distributed by Supreme Cutlery. It is dated 1980 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is steel, stainless. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ward Bennett. It is credited Gift of Ward Bennett.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 23.8 x W: 5 x D: 2.4

It has the following markings

On reverse of handle: "Supreme Cutlery; 18-8 JAPAN"; signature : "Ward Bennett Designs"

Cite this object as

Trylon Spoon; Designed by Ward Bennett (American, 1917–2003); Manufactured by Towle Manufacturing Company, Silversmiths (United States); Distributed by Supreme Cutlery (United States); USA; steel, stainless; cm: L: 23.8 x W: 5 x D: 2.4; Gift of Ward Bennett; 1986-53-21

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