Gunner Bailey Posted 2 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 2 September , 2008 When this thread runs its course, is someone going to publish a definitive list? Might even make a story for the WFA magazine. Jack Jack I'm compiling a list from this thread and am adding additional data from other sources. Would be happy to help with an article on the subject and could supply photos. John Just got back from Bapaume where there is a large number of SRD's for sale and look what I found, one with a handle, just what I was looking for. Mick Mick It may be worth noting that the Buchan for this jar may be different from the one previously mentioned in this thread. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Word of caution when examining 'bottoms' of SRD jars. I recently turned an SRD jar over to read said 'bottom' in the Musee d'Abris shop (Albert) only to send about half a pint of black rancid sweet smelling sticky glupe slopping all over the floor! Try explaining that one in pidgeon French ! Did a similar thing in one of the Reclaimation Yards outside Well - SRD jar seemed to be well corked, turned it up, and a whole load of Cider dribbled out the end over my hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Can anyone add any? Barker Pottery Chesterfield Batesons Bourne Denby F Brayne & Co Ltd London Buchan Portobello Edinburgh W Buchan & Co Potteries Portobello Midlothian G Carder & Sons Leys Pottery Brierley Hill Caledonian Rutherglew Covancroft Pottery co Ltd Glasgow Doulton & Co Ltd Lambeth Fossil Pottery Glasgow Fulham Pottery Gibbs Canning Ltd Tamworth Grosvenor Glasgow Hunts Patent Liverpool Kennedy Barrowfield Potteries Glasgow Lovatts Langley Ware England Moira Pottery Co Ltd Price Bristol C Phillips & Son Castleford James Pearson Ltd Chesterfield Pearson & Co The Potteries Whittington Moor nr Chesterfield The Pottery Fulham London Robinson Jack Lane Pottery Leeds Skey Tamworth Port Dundas Pottery Co Glasgow E Potter Whittington Moor nr Chesterfield Wallace Belfast E Wright & Co Ltd Chesterfield Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 3 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Thanks Mick that's great. The best list I've seen to date. I supect the guy in Belgium has access to quite a few jars. Even if he doesn't buy them he can check them out in the markets. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 3 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Word of caution when examining 'bottoms' of SRD jars. I recently turned an SRD jar over to read said 'bottom' in the Musee d'Abris shop (Albert) only to send about half a pint of black rancid sweet smelling sticky glupe slopping all over the floor! Try explaining that one in pidgeon French ! If that was original rum they could have charged more! GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 5 September , 2008 Share Posted 5 September , 2008 3 sizes and an Indian God. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 5 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 5 September , 2008 3 sizes and an Indian God. Mick Nice one Mick. I've not seen a two gallon jar yet. I would guess that the two gallon jars came in with WW2 and improved motor transport. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 5 September , 2008 Share Posted 5 September , 2008 Apart from knowing the jar was purchased in France, I have no idea of its provenance. The maker is Pearson, usual ink stamped mark on base. Mick The middle one is Lovatts Langley Ware England, the small one is Doulton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 5 September , 2008 Share Posted 5 September , 2008 Well guys, we just got an email from Réal,the bloke who did the Militaria SRD thing. Here it is, Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the fatal accident occurred to Lebanon during a neutralization of ammunition with a member from the Belgian Bomb Disposal (EOD) Stefan Vanpeteghem, 35 years and father of two children. Stefan was a colleague and friend, our prayers are with his wife and her children. Best regards Réal Desmarets Belgian Bomb Disposal EOD - IED off topic,I know but,thinking of Stefan & his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 5 September , 2008 Share Posted 5 September , 2008 So horribly sad. heres the full article http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080903/twl-...ne-3cd7efd.html Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 5 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 5 September , 2008 Terrible news Dave. Please pass on condolences to and via your friend to the family. Sadly he won't be the last. Very brave men who work for us all. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 7 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 7 September , 2008 Apart from knowing the jar was purchased in France, I have no idea of its provenance. The maker is Pearson, usual ink stamped mark on base. Mick The middle one is Lovatts Langley Ware England, the small one is Doulton. Thanks Mick - All useful info. I've just seen a poor quality photo of a webbing harness used to carry SRD jars in the trenches. Does anyone have more details? Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 8 September , 2008 Share Posted 8 September , 2008 I've seen one but I don't think it is original, looked like a made up piece, but there is a picture about, I'm not sure its not on this forum somewhere. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 14 September , 2008 Share Posted 14 September , 2008 Found the picture Mick Something about it doesn't ring true. But as usual I am more then happy to be corrected. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 14 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 14 September , 2008 Found the picture Mick Something about it doesn't ring true. But as usual I am more then happy to be corrected. Mick Mick That's the picture I've seen recently. I would have thought a SRD carrier would have been a standard piece of 08 webbing kit if this photo is right but I've never seen another illustration of one. I'm sure an 08 expert on the forum could tell us. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsA Posted 14 September , 2008 Share Posted 14 September , 2008 I bought one at the museum shop in Albert last summer. Thankfully it was empty when I turned it over to look at the bottom. I had despaired of deciphering the makers mark until I saw this thread. Now I realize it is a Hulls Patent, Liverpool. /Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 14 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 14 September , 2008 I bought one at the museum shop in Albert last summer. Thankfully it was empty when I turned it over to look at the bottom. I had despaired of deciphering the makers mark until I saw this thread. Now I realize it is a Hulls Patent, Liverpool. /Lars Lars Welcome to the forum. It will be HUNTS Patent, Liverpool. I have one of these with a clear impressed mark near the base. Nice quality jars. Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsA Posted 15 September , 2008 Share Posted 15 September , 2008 Thanks for the welcome! Of course the mark (near the base on mine too) says "Hunts", thats what happens when relying on the memory for something read 2 minutes before... Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocemma Posted 15 September , 2008 Share Posted 15 September , 2008 All, The web item shown is a WW2 insulated ration container harness. Nowt to do with either WW1 or SRD jars... Maybe an example of creative salesmanship?? Tocemma The photo is recent too of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 15 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2008 All, The web item shown is a WW2 insulated ration container harness. Nowt to do with either WW1 or SRD jars... Maybe an example of creative salesmanship?? Tocemma The photo is recent too of course. Many thanks for that piece of information. I thought it may have been post WW1, but you've filled in the gaps too. GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 17 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 17 November , 2008 Now here's a problem. I've just bought an SRD that is totally enclosed in wicker. Even with a strong torch I can't see a mark or SRD under the wicker. Is it possible to remove the wicker without damage? Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tafski Posted 17 November , 2008 Share Posted 17 November , 2008 Gunner am no expert but maybe soaking in hot water will allow the wicker to expand releasing the jar then resoak the wicker making it more pliable so that you can replace said jar , only a thought tafski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Now here's a problem. I've just bought an SRD that is totally enclosed in wicker. Even with a strong torch I can't see a mark or SRD under the wicker. Is it possible to remove the wicker without damage? Simple answer - no. I have one that's like that, and the only way to do it would be to remove the wicker section going up to the neck, and you can't do that without damaging it to some extent (as it was never designed to be removed, and only to protect the comparitively expensive and reusable jar from damage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 18 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Simple answer - no. I have one that's like that, and the only way to do it would be to remove the wicker section going up to the neck, and you can't do that without damaging it to some extent (as it was never designed to be removed, and only to protect the comparitively expensive and reusable jar from damage). Andrew I tend to agree. I have found a few SRDs in France that have had standard makers marks (SKEY being the main one) where there is no SRD marking on the top surface and I've always assumed these were destined from the start to be 'wickered'. Why mark something that will be covered? Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niimmm Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 I have 3 jars all made by Persons of Chesterfield which is really nice because I live in Chesterfield and its great to see your home town connection with the war effort. Nim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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