This is an automatic Spaghetti Fork, produced in 1952 by H. Fishlove & Co, Chicago. I found this one years ago at a flea market in Berlin, I would love to know how it got there. Maybe during occupation?

However, you can still find some on eBay or other selling sites. I found it just to be a really nice item. I do love the design of the packaging, the grinning guy at the front!

 

 

 

Actually, the fork meant to be a gag product. It was produced by H. Fishlove & Co, a manufacturer of novelties and gags which was founded in 1914 by Ukranian immigrant Chiam Fishelov. In 1985 the company was sold to Fun Inc., a magic trick and novelty manufacturer located in Chicago.

 

 

Obiously you can still buy it. But to be honest, the original version had just so much more charm!