Fig. 1. Lead with ‘X.’
Many panels restored by Thomas and Drake – who worked extensively on the glass of the Burrell Collection, Glasgow, in the early and mid-twentieth century – used a milled lead with a repeating ‘X’ mark, as originally highlighted by Linda Cannon. The firm was based in London, and it is likely that this lead derived from a supplier in or near the capital, but more examples are needed in order to confirm this.
Fig. 2. Lead with ‘X.’
If any Vidimus readers can identify projects also using this marked lead, or a variation of it, please email Marie Groll directly with the details.
