Collector looking for missing tray from Leigh brewery

Richard Percival, a well-known collector of pre-World War Two brewery memorabilia, has been searching for a missing tray from an ex-Leigh brewery for over 40 years.

Mr Percival's extensive collection is said to be the largest of its kind in the UK, with around 1,500 pre-1970 trays, but he has struggled to lay his hands on a rectangular tray from the George Shaw & Co. Ltd Brewery.

Mr Percival's collection is said to be the largest of its kind in the UK (Image: Supplied) The brewery, which was based in Leigh, was bought by Walker Cain Ltd in 1931, and brewing stopped in 1933.

Although he owns the round version of the tray, he is still missing a similar rectangular model.

In a statement, he said: "Despite collecting since 1982, I have never been able to find a rectangular tray from an ex-Leigh brewery."

The missing 1920s Missing Shaw & Co. Ltd Rectangular Tray (Image: Supplied) Mr Percival's home features a "mini museum" with around 300 trays from before the Second World War arranged for visitors to explore.

He has made multiple appearances on TV discussing his collection and has recently expanded his presence online with a website dedicated to his prized items.

The missing 1900s Salt's Mirror (Image: Supplied) The collector, who is keen to preserve British brewery history, is also on the lookout for items from Thomas Salt & Co. Ltd. which supplied the Leigh area.

Mr Percival is urging anyone who might have information regarding the whereabouts of these pieces to contact him via email at richard.percival@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact form on his website.