An Indian colonial silver tureen and cover by George Gordon & Co., Madras, second quarter 19th century, the finial modelled as a family crest to the shallow domed cover with a nulled band, a nulled rim, twin lion mask ring handles, the body nulled, the plain circular foot on four bun feet, 21cm (8 1/4in) high, 1003g 32.25 oz) George Gordon & Co. traded from 18 Popham's Broadway from 1821 to 1845. The crest finial for Cockes, Cokes, Maynor, Minors, Mynors, Rowed, Shattock and Tawke. Condition Report: Mark to base is clear and readable, the cover appears unmarked. Cover sits well. The whole does not wobble on a flat surface. Decoration is all crisp. Slight surface scuffs and scratches, no bruises or dents. No signs of repair. 24cm (9 1/2in) from handle to handle. 19.5cm (7 3/4in) diameter across top of the bowl. Condition Report Disclaimer