Lot 174
A Large Taylor & Lawrie Coin Silver Serving Fork, Philadelphia, active 1837-1852, retailed by Bailey & Co., active 1848-1865, bright-cut engraved Old English pattern with script monogram "JMR" with shield on upper face of handle, heart cut out, reverse engraved "Belonged to Chief Justice /John Meredith Read 1797-1874/and inherited by his son/General John Meredith Read", length 14 3/8 in., weight 7.25 troy ozs Note: The senior Read was one of the founders of the Republican Party and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The junior Read was a Civil War general and diplomat.
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