Thanks to the tremendous generosity of Janet Hughes, who donated the whole purchase amount for the John McGregor Collection, Andrew was able to go to Dumbartonshire today to collect the boxes of glass half plates from Malcolm Lindsay. It was an exciting moment which we have been anticipating since the beginning of the year but it was also a huge relief. Now begins the work…



It was a delightful bonus to find that Malcolm and Melanie had also packed all the “scraps”, another box full of the too damaged and broken half plates and quarter plates which they had considered throwing out. We will post scans of these as well as the “good” ones, to see if they mean anything to anyone, even in their damaged state. For example, who might this rather distinguished gentleman be?