Egg Set
George Gordon & Co.
(English)
about 1840
(not assigned)Chennai, India
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsOverall: 19.7 x 20.3 cm (7 3/4 x 8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Richard Milhender
Accession number2014.899.1-13
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSilver
DescriptionEgg sets or cruets were a regular part of the Georgian and Victorian table. This set, comprised of a tray, six egg cups, and matching spoons, was produced by George Gordon & Co. in India around 1840. George Gordon & Co. was founded by George Gordon II, Robert Gordon III, John Law, and Andrew Barron in Madras (now Chennai) in 1821. They were known for silversmithing and goldsmithing as well as jewellery, clocks, and watches. They also ran auctions, especially in 1847, during a period of surplus stock of crystal, plated wares, jewellery, and sundries. In 1848, the company closed permanently.
InscriptionsMarked "GG & Co." (George Gordon & Co)Provenance1984, sold by Michael and Jane Dunn Antiques, New York, to Richard Milhender, Boston; 2014, gift of Richard Milhender to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 25, 2014)
