Originally Posted By: sandlapper
Gents, I have noticed any time this question comes up, W.&C. Scott & Son is hardly ever mentioned even though they built on an average 2000 handmade doubles PER Year from 1870 to 1935,and only a fraction of them had Scott's name applied to them, meaning they were built for every other maker in England. If you doubt their level of craftsmanship compares to the Big Four, check out the Imperial Premier that Champlin has for sale. Just one man's opinion. Sandlapper


Very true and the same can be said for Midland. It was a trade with a spiderweb of interconnections. Quality cost money and makers knew how to get the required quality out the door with the highest margin.

DDA