Vintage Novelty Bear shaped Children’s Utensils

These are vintage novelty children’s utensils featuring bear-shaped handles, likely from the 1960s-1980s era.
Description:
• Set of 2 matching children’s utensils: knife and fork
• Bright green molded plastic construction
• Adorable bear head handles with detailed facial features (eyes, nose, mouth)
• Functional utensils designed for small hands
• Fork has 4 tines, knife has rounded safety blade appropriate for children
• Handles feature decorative ribbing/bamboo-like segments
• Good vintage condition with typical minor wear
• Length approximately 6-7 inches each
Historical Context:
These represent the era of colorful children’s dinnerware that became popular in the mid-20th century, when manufacturers began creating more child-friendly, themed eating utensils to encourage independent eating habits.