Storrington, West Sussex, United Kingdom

[Chas]

How did I miss this thread? Excellent pictures, as always, Hamish. And some really nice armorial china in the background.

Regards

Chas

[Hamish]

Thank you everyone for your kind remarks - one tries one's best!

To piperdbh: the reason for the 25 year gap in 'acquiring' was that in those days I wore the kilt only as a costume for my Scottish Country and Highland dancing activities, nothing more. It was not until I retired that I discovered the comfort and joy of wearing the kilt more frequently and, once hooked, gradually invested in a selection - the thought of building a Kollection never entered my mind. With a half-decent choice of kilts on hand, I expanded my wardrobe to include tweed argyll jackets, barathea doublets and chunky sweaters. Day and Dress sporrans, belts, hose, shoes and boots followed and once I felt I could go appropriately kilted to any event or function whatsoever - I ditched the t------s once and for all. The Kollection just grew from that time.

Now, I fear I have sinned! I forgot to include two other photos taken whist the Quaich was with me at Bicknell Grange. Here they are:





Take care,
Ham.

[Hamish]

How did I miss this thread? Excellent pictures, as always, Hamish. And some really nice armorial china in the background.

Regards

Chas

Thanks Chas. Yes, there are some rather handsome pieces behind me (better seen in the two latest photos). I tend to be rather selective nowadays and only collect the royal commemorative pieces with crests and coats of arms, and then mainly those produced by Royal Crown Derby. I also have quite a few not visible in these photos.

Take care,
Ham.