Each piece is marked as expected. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraved initial, which is 'D'. The wear is more obvious on some piece than on others.

6 table-spoons, three by Thomas Wallis and Jonathan Hayne, 1820; two by William Troby, 1823 and one by William Eaton, 1840
24 table-forks, thirteen by William Eaton, one 1833 and twelve 1834; eight by Elizabeth Eaton, 1855; two by John and Henry Lias, 1844 and one by Joseph and Albert Savory. 1843
18 dessert-spoons, four by William Troby, 1823; four by William Eaton, two 1834 and two 1841; six by George Adams, two 1843 and four 1851 and four by Elizabeth Eaton, 1856
18 dessert-forks, twelve by William Eaton, 1843; five by Elizabeth Eaton, 1855 and one Sheffield, 1840
24 teaspoons, twelve by Thomas Wallis and Jonathan Hayne, 1820; twelve by William Troby, 1823

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