I am 100% sure the one you found in the woods is an older type of jar. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. I have found it is probably from the Kearns Co., Zanesville, OH, in the mid 1800s but would like to pin down the date better and an approximate value. ", less1920-1930 gives me a little more content and makes me treasure it more as I visualize her life. Hundreds of different molds were used to produce those jars and sometimes the mold cutter engraved the lettering in slightly different positions relative to the top line of text. Its common for its lever-like lid. amzn_assoc_asins = "0891453474,077880139X,B014V7RSE8,B00P00ARBW"; All you need to do is wash them carefully by hand with warm water and soap and then soak them for half an hour if need be. Hello. and E-Z Seal by Atlas at $60. The jar is clear. I also hope everyone will follow the link to the entire article written by Karen M. Vincent, which includes more detail and context in addition to the chart. In some cases the mold engraver actually made an error and did not engrave a word, name or phrase correctly, but I dont think that is the case here. Yes, they are just pieces of glass used for conservation storage but they are incredibly useful for that both in the kitchen and in the basement. Today I found a Ball jar in an old cellar.its a pint jar and it says THE Ball Mason. Thanks! Quart, ShoulderSeal, c.1900-1910 Thank you very much for your quick reply. I bought some at a garage sale and the lady gave me a ton of lids but only 3 bands. I found a green Ball perfect Mason pint jar. The great majority of the BPM jars were made in bluish-aqua or Ball Blue colored glass. I have several of the blue Mason jars and I am interested in selling them. At the present time (2021) I havent seen any in Half-Gallon size, although perhaps they will eventually be made in that size as well. The first set of storage containers failed to preserve food for long, leading to the invention of the Mason jar. Can anyone tell me about a 3 pint blue Ball jar? In the same way, a mold number (0-15) underneath the jar is meaningless. As of the time of this writing, I have examined some PINT size jars, but I dont know if they are (or will be) producing quart and/or half-gallon sizes. Please send pics to my email address (noted on bottom right of any page on this site) and I will see if I can be of any help. The only info I found was a comment from someone that said he thinks they were made between 1885 and 1900. However, in your excitement, please remember to examine the details. It LOOKS like to should take a standard lid but they are too large. ~David. David WebThe Ball Upside-down Mason jar has two sizes 1.2L (40 ounces) and 1.24L bootleggers design. PS it blue round 1923/1933 era, Hi John, I want to be sure I found an original, not a replica. I looked up your jar variation in the reference book The Fruit Jar Works by Alice Creswick (1995) and the jar is listed officially as Jar #1770 in those listings. Just at a glance, I can document jars marked 10 A, 7 C and 8 H among a few jars in my own collection. Hi Misty, Can anyone tell me about this style jar? (However, keep in mind that fruit jars cost money, and the average farmer or housewife, often continually stretched to the limit with their household budget, would have never destroyed a jar merely because of the number on the bottom). The embossing looks odd (smooth rounded lettering, shallowly, poorly formed) compared to the authentic, early jars from the 1858-1920 period, and the jars are typically in pristine condition with no base wear or scratching. PS. The same number (#351) appears in the accompanying REDBOOK price guide (The Collectors Guide to Old Fruit Jars). I found some lids at an antique store in mint condition. Although this brand was defective in 1858 when it came out, its a prized-collectible today. Is there some other type of seal available? Yes, Ball made huge quantities of bottles of various types besides their better-known canning jars. Cleaning antique mason jars isnt all that complicated as long as youre careful not to break them. If you have the opportunity, you might try attending an antique fruit jar and/or bottle show, where some of these unusually colored jars may show up for sale or in displays. This mark may be faint, and resembles a horseshoe or odd letter U. Square: Jars with the word Square were produced in 1925. Seeds: Air bubbles trapped in glass, often seed-shaped. You could show a picture of the timeline. They are sold through Hearthmark (Jardens Home Brands). While cleaning my mother-in-laws basement I found a glass bottle with grape and grape vine designs on it. They have A13 on the bottom. These are larger size mason jars. I would like to refrigerate cold juice or leftover liquid coffee in it, if it has no lead in it. Your jar (and its many variants) are listed from #279 to #296-10 in the Redbook used by antique jar collectors. These commemorative jars are being produced in a lighter, brighter blue color not quite the same shade as the original jars. Keegan, Ball Brothers Glass Company made a wide variety of containers besides their better-known fruit jars. Thank you! The original BALL PERFECT MASON jars are typically of heavier, thicker glass, most often found in pint, quart and half-gallon sizes. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The Ball logo is post-1962. This is the first time I have ever seen an F embossed on the bottom. (Source: A Collectors Guide to Ball Jars, William F. Brantley, 1975, page 53). It also has a extra line around the top of the jar. Does anyone know when they made that jar? Why do Mason jars stand the test of time? Thanks for your patience. The Ball Upside-down coffee dispenser is in the big leagues at a whopping $1,000. David, Albert, the porcelain liners were actually made of milk glass (usually white milk glass, although sometimes tints of other colors can be seen), and many embossing variants are seen. Any idea on these? These STANDARD jars with the word MASON enclosed in a pennant or banner, were made in three sizes, pint, quart and half gallon. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. did I read somewhere that sometimes when ball bought out another company that sometimes they redid the competitors jars and put Balll on them? These reproductions appear to have been produced in a concerted effort to mimic the look of the original c.1913-1923 half-pint jars, and were presumably made in an effort to capitalize on the scarcity of the older ones, and thus deceive jar collectors into believing they were old and authentic. $5.99 0 bids $12.90 shipping 1d 11h (3) Kerr Jelly Glass Vintage Retro 112 Jars $5.99 $15.60 shipping or Best Offer This one is different because the word BALL is in print not cursive. This has been happening especially with Gmail addresses!! Some Ball Perfect Mason jars are found with the number 13 on the bottom. Are there reproduction Ball porcelain lids? wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Most so-called common or natural glass will appear in some shade of light blue, aqua or green. This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Moms mason jar with picture engraved on one side it is clear measurements in cups and ounces this one is 3 cups or 24 ounces. I purchased a triple L Ball jar with a 13 mold number in Roman numerals. ), Ball: History & Timeline interesting overview article posted on the Ball.com site: Reverse: 1913 1915 The Red Book of Fruit Jars is updated each year and has some info on many jars and an approximate value but does not always give dates of manufacture. This process was as risky as it was tedious. Thatcher Glass MTC mark on emerald green beach glass shard from a juice bottle. TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS ON THIS SITE ~ COPYRIGHT 2004-2022. Carnival Glass bowl, aqua glass, unidentified maker, ruffled pattern. I can find nothing about it. The glass has some air bubbles in it, but otherwise is in excellent co dition.The shape of the jar is nothing like the shape of the Ball jars. Age is far from the only factor at play here and the exact type of glass, design, and even color of the jar can also be crucial. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Theres also a scribble on its body, ATLAS E-Z SEAL.. ISBN-10 : 9990394032. I strongly doubt if you will ever hear from them. Check for aging marks along the base of the Mason jar. I did some research and found that the first edition perfect jars were done like this for the first 2years of production mainly with existing jars. Also, it seems evident that the mold numbers 12 through 15 are ALL somewhat scarcer than mold numbers 0 through 11. This works because we know which logos were used during which periods so that alone is usually enough to give us a dating approximation of a few years or a couple of decades at most. I cleaned out my parents barn in Indiana last month and found my Grandmothers canning jars. I found two examples on ebay [at the time this was posted], one pint and one half gallon. I have a 3 L Balll Mason quart and the embossing seems very Hand Scribed or Hand written. The 4 is probably a mold number. Check for identifying words. OVG monogram on the base of a Daisy & Button shoe toothpick holder in amber glass. B in a diamond mark on inside of Star & Dewdrop master salt dish in vaseline glass, made in 1994. ARCOROC USA ~ base marking on small dessert bowl, Clover-like logo seen on base of French pharmacy bottle (photo courtesy Lynne Wertz), Fenton Glass Company Hobnail Fan Vase in Blue Opalescent. The only repro BALL PERFECT MASON Jars that I know of are smaller, recently made jars (so far, in the years 2013-2016) made of thinner, lighter-weight glass and they are not in the original blue-aqua color. It is a type that shows up occasionally at antique jar and bottle shows and on ebay. ). As a small thank you, wed like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Ball Brothers also made many other styles of fruit jars, such as those marked BALL IMPROVED, BALL IDEAL, BALL MASON, BALL SPECIAL, BALL SURE SEAL and their BALL STANDARD (a type known as a wax sealer jar). David. (They are the same, typical Ball Blue or blueish-aqua color seen in most of the originals.) Ive written you with several requests wanting to know information about some mason jars I have.. Why no response? AB (connected) mark on base of light aqua beer bottle with P 11 code, VM (MV) logo on CD 642 Gingerbread Man style insulator made by Verreries de Masnieres. According to The Fruit Jar Works volume 2, written by Alice Creswick, those jars were made by Illinois Pacific Glass Company, of San Francisco, and could date sometime in the 1902-1925 time period. It's a Drey Perfect Mason offset!". ~David. Best regards, He also said a Appalachian wife is not going to let you waste whether 13 is on it or not, as they are very Christian and wont have a lack of faith like that being passed to the kids. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Over the years, Ball has introduced a variety of different jars that ca My brother has blue jars rhat are hand blown, is this earlier than 1900? I would like more info on that one too. Web$2.99 2 Reviews 'Self Sealing' (Square) Pint $2.99 Vintage Kerr 'Self Sealing Trade Mark Reg.' David. Best regards, 100 years of or short half-gallon jars were popular with bootleggers during Prohibition (1920s and early 1930s). Thanks, Laurie, in my opinion there is very little significance. One box of lids says v 63 arro on it all the others say #63. Hello. Instead, the base of the new jars is relatively smooth although there may be a faint, poorly defined mold seam. Figuratively, most Atlas mason jars price values range from as low as $10 to a maximum of about $60 or higher. To learn other ways you can date an old Ball mason jar, keep reading! The jar has grips but no measurements. The topic for today is antique mason jars. Best, Kathy, Hi Kathy, 2) about how old it is, 2) and if it has lead in it? Antique Mason jars have isolated micro-bubbles in the glass. I cant really say why! ALSO: a very similar jar is known, but it has the word BALL placed above the word MASON. My boss told me to research it but I am not finding anything ! Is it a reproduction? Please double-check those folders in your email app/program after a few days if you haven't heard from me!! (See the chart farther down on this page). JoAnn Moser. The back has markings from 1/4 thru 1 1/2 cup. I appreciate it. D in a diamond mark on base of cobalt blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle made by Dominion Glass Company (Photo courtesy of Tyler Cazes). Later on, the Ball manufacturing company added other colors to the design. At the present time (2021) I havent seen any in Half-Gallon size, although perhaps they will eventually be made in that size as well. It certainly is from the zinc lid era and the threads on the top are spaced such that all commercially-made-for-market tin lids I have ever seen would be more closely spaced. $5-8.00, Aqua Atlas E-Z Seal NOTE: In recent years (beginning circa 2013) a new type of BALL PERFECT MASON jar has been issued, primarily sold through department/grocery stores such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, and others, and online venues such as Amazon. https://photos.app.goo.gl/njdYy1ERjygprFC46, I was told the Amish broke many #13 jars.. , Hi Christine, They may be priced much higher at antique shops, flea markets and on online sales/auctions sites. The number is the number of the mold used to make the jar. Hi Jeremy, Hope this helps, Quart, Hazel Atlas Company (1902-1964) Collectors covet Mason jars, especially the rare ones. This is seen occasionally on the base of some Ball Perfect Mason jars. Some jars have embossing that is unusually faint (sometimes, all of the embossing, or just one or two letters within a word) and this might be due to accumulated debris (such as remnants of accumulated mold paste) having partially filled the engraving of the lettering on the mold itself at the time the jar was produced. This is on the base of a small green glass jar, perhaps for an ointment. And, if you have a full basement full of mason jars your grandmother used to use for vinegar, jam, peaches, or her old weird recipe, its not that unlikely that more than one of them has some extra value in the eyes of collectors. (See Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company page, for a brief summary of that glass company). (IMPORTANT NOTE: please see the paragraphs with info farther down on this page describing modern reproductions of this jar, including the AMERICAN HERITAGE COLLECTION introduced in 2013, and the new Collectors Edition BALL PERFECT MASON jars being sold as of 2019). Also, the older jars tend to be somewhat thicker, heavier glass than the new, modern Ball jars. best regards, David. I dont know how common the 41 jar would be, compared to other mold numbers seen. It is clearly on the front about 3/4 below the word Mason. This mason jar from Canada has a beaver image on the front and has a different color than US-made amber jars. What do the numbers on the bottom of the ball jar mean? This site is about background historical information for glass collectors. Ball made liquor bottles, food bottles and lots of containers for other products as well. There are probably other variations out there. However, there are more details only the trained eye can catch. He was in 2nd World War. Hope this helps, Collecting Vintage & Antique Canning Jars. I mention those number-letter marked jars in the third paragraph under the subheading MOLDS in my article. There are several different base molds found so far, and some of them start with an H followed by three numbers. They are no longer available but I have picked up a number of boxes at yard sales and vintage sales. mark on base of amber beer bottle. Another way the engravings on the jar can give you insight is when there is an adjective term somewhere on the jar, usually between the Ball and Mason logos. You can feel it when you circle the base with your fingertips. BeadSpring. In fact, most old mason jars that would qualify for terms such as antique or vintage have price tags in the mere double digits. Chris, #9 on the bottom. That jar is listed as #266. Luiz, Im sorry but I dont have specific information on that jar. David. As far as values, you might try searching ebay over a period of time and noting ACTUAL COMPLETED AUCTION ENDING PRICES, not the sellers asking prices, minimum bids or Buy it now prices. $12-15.00, Unmarked Clear Square Jars That said, since most glass was made with some percentage of cullet (broken and scrap glass) there is always a tiny chance the cullet used might have contained small traces of leadbut even if there was any, it would certainly not be enough to cause any concerns. I found a faint green jar with Ball Mason on it. Those jars are usually found in a very pale light green glass. I believe all Ball ribbed jars are post 1935 as that is when ribs (or grips as they were called) were developed. ), you might unscrew the lid and check the porcelain liners and see what you can find. The 2 is a mold number. Plus, did you know that older mason jars can have quite a bit of monetary value too? Lots of these kinds of jars were made by many unidentified bottle/jar makers. In the 1920s and early 1930s, Ball produced 40-ounce (1.2-L) jars that were used for coffee, and 42-ounce (1.24-L) jars that were popular with bootleggers. A number of error jars are found among the Ball Perfect Masons, including examples found with the embossing missing a letter (or letters), or with a word misspelled, such as PERFFCT, PEPRECT or PEREFCT. The main exceptions would be the more modern logos which have often remained in use for multiple decades. David. Base of emerald green glass 7-UP soda bottle. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage collectibles. Thank you, Bryan, its one of the recent repro jars. I have a Ball Perfect Mason jar that is different from all others I have seen. David. Hi I have a Ball jar that dates between 1933 -1962 based on the Ball logo. 1900-1910 The triple L. The Ball had an underscore extension that looped at the end like the letter L. 1910-1923 The double L. The underscore extension had no loop. 2) The newer jars (not always, but usually) tend to have a considerable number of micro-bubbles scattered through the glass, which is not seen in the old jars. Warranty: No Applicable Warranty. The value in the Redbook price guide shows it as in the $10-25 dollar range, assuming it is in good condition. Im curious though about the letters HI printed underneath the word Mason next to the bottom of the jar. There is no number on the bottom. However, the valuation depends on many factors with Sorry about answering so late. Some of these colors might be known under other/different names depending on who is describing them! Enjoy! WebMay 13, 2022 - The topic for today is antique mason jars. Hazel Atlas Company (1902-1964) 1st line: 715-17 until around 1860 when the new Soda Lime glass formula came into widespread use since it was cheaper to make. Enjoy access to my private Member Library, including price guides, printables & tutorials.Read my Privacy PolicyHERE. Some Canning Jar Terms And, yes, Im guilty of getting into the habit of calling them porcelain liners just because of the wording on many of the discs, even though technically they are not made of porcelain (except perhaps for a few very early liners, circa 1869). Many common food jars (such as originally used for mayonnaise, etc) would fall in that category, and those types of jar are often called packers within the glass industry, and have been made by many glass companies. if you are into studying fine differences in these jars somewhat akin to the practice of collecting coins and comparing their minor mold or die variations. Catherine, they are probably packer jars or product jars, originally containing some type of item and sold retail (as opposed to jars sold empty for home use). These amber-colored jars with an imprinted beaver are rare. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. The six most common terms youll see go as follows: These are the main ways to figure out are old glass jars worth money. Antique & Vintage Canning Jar Price Guide - Adirondack Girl In the 1800s, the cork stopper was the widespread bottle closure. 6 people found this helpful. I am hoping you are able to cast some light on my mystery Ball jar. The catalog number in the Redbook guide assigned to that style of jar is #2712. David. Hope this helps. As time goes on, however, their provenance might be somewhat less obvious to beginning fruit jar collectors. These jars are being sold for actual canning use, but also for rustic or retro decorative appeal; are being used as containers for liquid soap dispensers (some ebay or etsy sellers are selling them with special lids for this use); for use in candle making, and for similar Americana primitive and crafts projects. So, antique mason jars what are they worth and how can you figure out their value? Manufacturers loved taking credit for their work, mainly after Mason lost several patent theft lawsuits. John Mason invented and patented the process for cutting a thread onto the lip of glass jars, as well as a corresponding thread inside zinc lids, which could then be screwed tightly onto the jars. There are lots of rumors and stories that float around the country for many years, sometimes passed down from older people, and sometimes they have truth in them, sometimes not. 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