J McDonald Braidwood
— 27/05/2021Found by George Kennedy in the Carluke area. This example is not in my possession. Meadow Brickworks, Braidwood, Lanarkshire. . . .
J McD 85
Found at Bourtreehill Fire Clay Works, Ayrshire.
Bourtreehill Fireclay Works, Dreghorn, Ayrshire.
However, because of the mark, I do not believe this is a Bourtreehill Fire Clay Works product.
At this time I believe it was manufactured by J McDonald, Braidwood.
Meadow Brickworks, Braidwood, Lanarkshire c. 1889 to post 1915
Meadow Brickworks, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, 1889 – 1920. The business of John McDonald, Son, & Company, Composition Brick and Fire Clay Manufacturers, Meadow Brick Works, Braidwood, Carluke. Partners Charles McDonald and William Barr dissolved partnership 30th April 1910.
Below – Measurements clockwise from the top opening.
Topside opening 14″ x 14″, Extreme right Female outside diam 9 1/2″, Female outside diam 8 1/2 “, Female outside diam 8 1/2, Male outside diam 6 1/2″, widest section 26 1/2″
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