• A vintage ceramic stoneware WW1 jar with a warm brown glazed top and a cream-colored body, featuring the black printed letters 'S.R.D'
  • A WW1 vintage ceramic stoneware rum jar with a brown glazed top and a cream-coloured body, featuring the black printed letters S.R.D
  • video of WW1 SRD jar
  • Close-up of a brown glazed ceramic jug or bottle with the black printed letters 'S.R.D'
  • Close-up of a rustic brown ceramic vase or pot with a textured glaze, showing the rounded shoulder and neck against a plain white background.
  • Close-up of a ceramic vase or jar showing the flared brown glazed rim and dark opening against a white background.
  • A handmade ceramic lidded bottle or jug with a warm brown glazed top and a matte cream-colored body, shown against a plain white background.
  • Close-up of the interior bottom of a beige ceramic jar showing a small oval embossed The Pottery, Fulham makers mark and a glossy finish.
  • A close-up of a curved, matte beige surface, likely a ceramic vessel or pottery piece, shown against a plain white background.
  • Close-up of a beige ceramic or stoneware vessel corner showing a slightly worn, textured surface against a plain white background.
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WW1 SRD Rum Jar – Fulham Pottery London British Army Stoneware Jug

WW1 SRD Rum Jar – Fulham Pottery London British Army Stoneware Jug

£49.99 GBP
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An original vintage French find, this British Army SRD stoneware rum jar is a fascinating piece of First World War military history. Standing 32cm tall, this substantial cream and brown glazed ceramic jug bears the distinctive black S.R.D. lettering and an embossed maker's mark reading The Pottery, Fulham, London. Sourced from a traditional French brocante market in the Somme region of France, it is a wonderful collectible for anyone interested in WW1 militaria, British Army history and the Western Front.

Key Features

  • Original British military SRD stoneware rum jar of First World War 
  • Distinctive cream stoneware body with brown glazed shoulders and neck
  • Black S.R.D. lettering prominently displayed on the front
  • Embossed maker's mark for The Pottery, Fulham, London, although the impression is worn
  • SRD stands for Supply Reserve Depot, part of the British Army's wartime supply system
  • These jars were used during WW1 to transport rum rations, lime juice and other liquids to troops
  • Soldiers humorously interpreted SRD as "Seldom Reaches Destination", "Service Rum Diluted" and "Soon Runs Dry"
  • Produced in large quantities by several British pottery manufacturers during the war
  • Traditional heavy-duty glazed stoneware construction
  • An interesting example of British military supply equipment associated with trench life on the Western Front

Dimensions

  • Height: 32cm
  • Diameter: 17.5cm
  • Weight: 3.95kg unboxed

Perfect for

  • World War One militaria and military history collections
  • Collectors of British Army rum jars and ration equipment
  • Somme battlefield and Western Front memorabilia displays
  • WW1 museums, historical exhibitions and educational collections
  • Military-themed home offices, studies and libraries
  • Rustic, industrial and vintage interior decoration
  • An unusual gift for a First World War history enthusiast

Condition & Authenticity

Good vintage condition with no cracks. The original cream and brown glazing, black S.R.D. lettering and embossed maker's mark remain present. The maker's impression is a little indistinct but reads The Pottery, Fulham, London. There are age-related surface marks consistent with a historic utilitarian stoneware vessel.

Personally sourced from a traditional French brocante market in the Somme region of France. The jar was used by British forces during the First World War.

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