Manufacturer's mark of Taylor & Lawrie, retailed by Bailey & Co. (Philadelphia, active 1848-1865), the knife blade in the form of a dolphin with engraved stylized details (13 1/2 in.); the fork with floral garland engraved decoration to drop and tines (11 1/4 in.). Both with matching period script monogram, presented in the original satin and velvet lined fitted case.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Overall condition commensurate with age; some scattered minor scratches; wear and loss to case.