P. Orr & Sons. Madras

[dognose]

Hi,

Anyone who is interested in Indian colonial silver may enjoy this article taken from 'The Hindu' an Indian national newspaper.

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2 ... 370300.htm

Trev.
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[dognose]

Hi,

This is a spoon made by George Gordon & Co. of Popham's Broardway, Madras. This was the firm that Peter and Alexander Orr joined in 1843, on their arrival in India.
They took over the business from the retiring George Gordon in 1849.

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*Mark kindly identified by Pat.

Trev.

[Granmaa]

Is this the same Gordon as the one from Gordon & Lovell of Madras?

Miles


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[dognose]

Hi Miles,

I'm not sure. I know there were three Gordons', Hugh, Robert and George, who were I believe all of the same family.
Hopefully Pat can provide the answer, He has a rare copy of Wynyard Wilkinson's book.

Regards Trev.
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[dognose]

Hi Miles,

Tom has now added a new section listed under 'World Marks' to cover Indian colonial marks,

http://www.925-1000.com/AngloIndian_01.html

If you have any others, I'm sure he will be pleased to receive them.

Regards Trev.
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[2209patrick]

Hi Miles and Trev.

Sorry I missed your post earlier Miles. I do have Wynyard R.T. Wilkinson's original book that was published in 1973.
He also published a later, revised edition in 1987.

Looks like Tom answered your question on the new page for Indian Colonial Silver.

Pat.
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[dognose]

Hi,

This is a photo taken earlier this year of the old factory of P.Orr & Son. It makes for sad viewing.

http://flickr.com/photos/bratboy76/2266 ... otostream/

Trev.
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