Gunner Bailey Posted 6 August , 2008 Share Posted 6 August , 2008 On a recent thread the makers of SRD Jars was discussed. There seems to be no list of makers available. Can forum members please check out any Jars they may have and list the makers? I'd like to compile a list. I have jars by: -Pearson Doulton / Lambeth Hunts Patent - Liverpool SKEY - Tamworth and Kennedy - Glasgow Please list all you have, even if someone has listed them already. This will give an idea of how common certain makes are. Updated with suggestion from Torrey. Hello, GB et al - Before this thread really gets going, I suggest that the list also indicates whether the "SRD" marking by each manufacturer is (a) printed onto the body, or ( stamped into the body. Additionally, why don't we indicate the manufacturers of the small size SRD jugs, while we're at it? Regards, Torrey Many thanks in advance - Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303man Posted 6 August , 2008 Share Posted 6 August , 2008 I have 5 of varying sizes one is Royal Doulton will check the others when back at work. I think from memory some have no makers markings one has a S embossed in the darker glazed brown top half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWills Posted 6 August , 2008 Share Posted 6 August , 2008 I remember someone (sadly I can't remember who) sorting through fragments at Nibrunesi point - in about 10 minutes they had about a dozen makers stamps including several Glaswegian ones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sheldon Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 I once found a fragment of one made by Barrowfield Potteries of Glasgow in Gully Ravine. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett361975 Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 I have one The makers mark says. Douton CO Limited Lambeth which is stamped on the bottom, it is the one gallon variation. regards Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Currently on hols so cannot check exactly but of all the ones I have seen/sold/bought Pearsons always seemed by far the most common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 August , 2008 Author Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Currently on hols so cannot check exactly but of all the ones I have seen/sold/bought Pearsons always seemed by far the most common. Thanks for all responses so far. Some new names to me. Max I agree. Pearsons seem to be the most common in my view as well. I own 9 jars but have viewed dozens if not hundreds in France and Pearsons figure most of the time. Two of mine are Pearson's. Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoodub Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 we also have one manufactured by Hunts Patent Liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey McLean Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Hello, GB et al - Before this thread really gets going, I suggest that the list also indicates whether the "SRD" marking by each manufacturer is (a) printed onto the body, or ( stamped into the body. Additionally, why don't we indicate the manufacturers of the small size SRD jugs, while we're at it? Regards, Torrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 August , 2008 Author Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Hello, GB et al - Before this thread really gets going, I suggest that the list also indicates whether the "SRD" marking by each manufacturer is (a) printed onto the body, or ( stamped into the body. Additionally, why don't we indicate the manufacturers of the small size SRD jugs, while we're at it? Regards, Torrey Hi Torrey I've updated post 1# with your suggestion. Thanks. I've only ever seen one 1/2 gallon SRD and couldn't check the maker. GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willywombat Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Mine's a 1 1/2 gallon Pearson make, with stamped SRD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Half Gallon. I have heard it mentioned that ink stamps indicate pot WW1 but no idea where that info is referenced. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 This is an interesting site. http://members.shaw.ca/coffinisland/ Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Half Gallon. I have heard it mentioned that ink stamps indicate pot WW1 but no idea where that info is referenced. Mick Is that 'post' WW1 Mick? Not sure there is any hard and fast rule but bought and seen many jars at French Bourse as well as elsewhere and most were ink-stamped but others impressed. As you (and GB) will know pieces of rum jar are one of the most common pick-ups in the fields and many bits I've seen/found were ink-stamped as above - they survive remarkably well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Small jar, Doulton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Is that 'post' WW1 Mick? Not sure there is any hard and fast rule but bought and seen many jars at French Bourse as well as elsewhere and most were ink-stamped but others impressed. As you (and GB) will know pieces of rum jar are one of the most common pick-ups in the fields and many bits I've seen/found were ink-stamped as above - they survive remarkably well. Yes should be post. Somewhere I have one stamped 1941 but cant find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 I have never seen with with integral handle, there was one in fair at Albert this year but it was an obvious fake. I have found pieces with handles attached but never associated with SRD marking. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Thats as it came from a general antique/collectors shop, about five years back. I think it was about £10. No way to know how far back the handle goes I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Thats as it came from a general antique/collectors shop, about five years back. I think it was about £10. No way to know how far back the handle goes I guess. Sory I didn't nmean the wire handle, I meant a jar with a pottery handle. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Is it known if all WWII ones were dated? Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 No, I've not seen one with a pottery handle. I have though a 'jar in a basket' with a red stripe round the outside middle. Have in the past had a good look at it and I was unable to spot a SRD mark. Sure I've read in the past that the red stripe could indicate military usage. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 August , 2008 Author Share Posted 7 August , 2008 This is an interesting site. http://members.shaw.ca/coffinisland/ Mick Thanks Mick - Interesting and poses the question why no arrow on SRD jars? John (GB) Mine's a 1 1/2 gallon Pearson make, with stamped SRD. Pearson are the most common maker but 1/2 jars are rare. Nice one. GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 August , 2008 Author Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Half Gallon. I have heard it mentioned that ink stamps indicate pot WW1 but no idea where that info is referenced. Mick Mick Whether a mark is 'stamped' or impressed (proper name for pottery marks made into the clay) is up to the maker. It should not indicate the era. I have one mark impressed with a 1917 date, but a printed mark will not mean a later jar. All the SRD I have now came from the Somme so I am pretty sure they have been there since the end of WW1. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 August , 2008 Author Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Small jar, Doulton? Nice one - I'm envious! I've got two Doultons both with dark brown colouring. Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen Posted 7 August , 2008 Share Posted 7 August , 2008 Have an SRD jar with an ink stamp under the glaze - Wm. Buchan , Midlothian & other unreadable words . Have a half gallon one in the shed , will check it tomorrow . Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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