Vintage British - Army and Navy Co-operative Society Potted Meat Ceramic Jar and Lid

An antique earthenware potted meat jar and lid produced for the Army and Navy Co-operative Society Limited of London. This cylindrical vessel and recessed lid feature a black transfer-printed graphic on the top surface. The central design includes a heraldic crest supported by a soldier and a sailor standing on a globe, surrounded by the company name. The address 105 VICTORIA ST is located below the crest. The outer perimeter of the lid is inscribed with HOME MADE POTTED MEATS and LONDON S.W. The interior of the lid bears a printed numeral 8. A three digit number (187)? is impressed into the exterior base of the jar. The jar is 3" in diameter and stands 2" tall. The Army & Navy Co-operative Society was a prominent British military cooperative and base department store group founded in London in 1871. The foundation: Incorporated on September 15, 1871, by a consortium of army and navy officers wanting to combat high living costs and profiteering by securing goods at the lowest remunerative rates. The first store opened in February 1872 on Victoria Street, Westminster, London, initially starting as a grocery supplier. The organization grew rapidly to include departments for tailoring, household goods, firearms, and pharmacy, alongside international depots and overseas stores in India and Mail Order. • Membership was Initially restricted to military officers, service personnel, and their families before transitioning to free membership and later becoming a public limited company in the 1930s. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL85