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Victorian Sheffield Table Knife & Fork Set — Taylor's Eye Witness, Cow Horn Handles
A matched pair of antique table cutlery from Sheffield, England, bearing the Taylor's Eye Witness blade stamp.
The set comprises a round-tipped table knife and a two-tine table fork, both fitted with turned cow horn handles with characteristic Victorian bolsters — an everyday pattern of table cutlery once common in British households.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Taylor's Eye Witness |
| Estimated Era | Pre-1900s |
| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Blade Length | 5.5 in / 14.0 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Cow Horn |
| Markings / Stamp | TAYLOR'S CELEBRATED / WITNESS / SHEFFIELD with eye motif |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Honest patina throughout. Surface oxidation on carbon steel blade, consistent with age. Handles solid with no cracks or losses. Bolsters intact. A well-preserved example of everyday Victorian table cutlery.