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Hodge, McDonald and Corbet, Glasgow

Found by Michael Fallone in the Glasgow area.

The Corbet relates to Robert Corbet & Sons, Newlands Brickworks, Westthorn, Glasgow

It is unknown as to which exact works manufactured this brick.

William Hodge, brickmaker, Porter Street, Glasgow

There is also this brick marked Hodge, McDonald & Co (Earlier or later than this example?)

Below – 04/05/1857 – Glasgow Herald – On and after this date we pay John Bell his wages daily or hourly if required. Hodge, McDonald & Co, Porter Street Brickworks, Camlachie.

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The example below is not in my possession and was found in an 1860’s Glasgow house by Andrew Greg.

Hodge, McDonald & Corbet, Glasgow

 

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