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Blood and Fire, Antique Salvation Army Jug
Thursday 9th August 2018
William Booth was the founder of the Salvation Army and this jug, dating to 1882-1884 was discovered at a local auction house together with early 20thC mezzotints, including one of William Booth.
We listed this for sale via our Etsy shop with the following description
"William Booth Salvation Army Blood and Fire Earthenware Pitcher 1882-1884
This was made by Wright & Rigby in the period 1882-1884 of earthenware, moulded with bas relief side portraits of William Booth, crown above with motto "BLOOD AND FIRE", all covered in a off white glaze
To the front is the symbol of crossed swords, cross and S for Salvation.
To the base is a Diamond Mark (the Diamond Mark was replaced by the Registered Design Number at the start of 1884). There is also a tab with the initials W & R H which stands for Wright & Rigby of Hanley, a company that had a brief existence between 1882 and 1884. So this jug can be accurately dated to this three year period
We have searched for another pitcher in this design but have been unable to locate one.
This is an important and rare example of an early Salvation Army item
Condition: The glaze has worn in places and has dust specks and some discolouration. The rim to the rear (by the handle) has a chip and there is a tiny nick to pouring lip."