Best regards, The only info I found was a comment from someone that said he thinks they were made between 1885 and 1900. $18-20.00, Clear Embossed Canning Jar The BPM was the most popular brand of jar for home canning ever produced in the United States. Smaller Ball Perfect Mason (Pint?). This logo is called the 3-L logo because the decorative loop at the end of the logo looks like a third L in the Ball name. Hope this helps, We believe that, whether it's how we shop, eat, and clean, the smallest changes can make a world of difference. 5) There is virtually no base wear, nor any light scratching on the surface of the glass which would normally be seen (at least slightly) on most old jars (although base wear can be faked). David. May I ask who told you? Antique & Vintage Canning Jar Price Guide - Adirondack Girl David. Plus, did you know that older mason jars can have quite a bit of monetary value too? Is it some sort of store display? This antique jar is one container purposely used for purposes other than food storage. WebWeight: .41 Pounds. Hi, I have 2 pale blue jars. I would like more info on that one too. Hi Medolark, Add a few old Ball mason jars together and you can be looking at several hundred dollars or even more. Sorry about answering so late. I dont think this is true. In some cases mold paste clogged up the engraving in the mold, causing a portion of the embossing to be missing or flattened. Is this true? Why do Mason jars stand the test of time? I think most of those Ball Perfect Mason jars with the letters along with the numbers (which are mold identification marks) were made sometime in the 1930s-1960s, but that is only a guess, and I cant narrow down the date range any better. David, Lisa, they are NOS (new old stock). There are probably other variations out there. https://www.minnetrista.net/blog/blog/2013/06/27/ball-family-history/how-to-date-a-ball-jar Some variants have vertical raised lines (ribs or grips) along the sides, added to assist in handling the jars while they are wet. The invention gave homemakers anew means of preserving food for their households, in addition to smoking, salting, drying, and pickling. My grandfather gave me this jar with Ball perfect mason made in usa (A9) . By 1892-1896, it changed to Block letters. Any idea on age and why its different? 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. I found a jar that is a Masons patent Nov. 30 th 1858 tha has a number on the bottom that appears to be 113. I cant give an exact reason why some are marked with numbers but others are not. 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. David. Good advice! There are several minor differences that should be noted carefully as these reproductions can be hard to spot and they look very similar at a quick glance: 1) Although there is a mold number on the bottom (similar in look to the mold numbers on the originals) there is no Owens Scar on the new jars. The BALL MASON jars are generally believed to have been made between around 1895 and 1910. David. Lead was added to the recipe for high-quality flint glassware such as crystal stemware to increase the brilliancy of the glass. 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. Any details would be greatly appreciated! Hi Michael, The original BALL PERFECT MASON jars are typically of heavier, thicker glass, most often found in pint, quart and half-gallon sizes. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. ), wide-mouth $4.00 0 bids $6.44 shipping 6h 27m or Best Offer Benefits charity (3) Vintage Mason Jars, Ball Perfect, Kerr Self Sealing, Presto Lid, Sweet! I have a jar I believe to be half gallon size. The Ball ID article was outstanding! Their value is $2-3 so $2 is right. My friend inherited some Ball jars from her mother in Minnesota. There are a few differences between the new ones and the old originals which can be easily seen. It is a number 7. With your subscription, youll receive access to my Member Library where youll find So, needless to say, any collectors using that book and its accompanying price guide The Red Book for Fruit Jars would use that catalog number to describe that particular jar variant when communicating with other collectors. They are being sold in packs of four. 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. [This section was added June 16, 2021 Some info below is courtesy of Linda White, one of the moderators of the Repro Fruit Jars discussion group on Facebook]. Seed Sprouting Kit + Guide | 3 Mesh Screen Strainers for Wide Mouth Mason Jars BALL Mason Drinking Jars, Mason Kitchen Canning Jars; Additional site By using our site, you agree to our. However, there are more details only the trained eye can catch. NOTE: Ardagh Group North America is currently (2021) the owner of most of the former Ball Bros Glass Company plants. Any idea where I can find more information on this? David. Just by the general look of your jar, I would guess it dates from sometime in the mid-1870s into the early 1890s, but that is just my guess. Here is a link to a discussion of these jars on the Repro Fruit Jar group page on Facebook: It was also helpful to know which markings to ignore. So, are old mason jars worth money? Most of the time, if youre lucky, the mason jars you find in your familys basement will be between $20 and $50 each. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Masontops Bean Screen Plastic Mason Jar Sprouting Lids for Wide Mouth Mason Jars at the best online prices at eBay! Duraglas trademark on base of generic amber half-gallon bleach jug. Hi Tim, There are many, many variations of mold numbers on the base of those jars. By the way, similar wax sealer jars but marked BALL / STANDARD on the front were made by Ball Bros Glass Company sometime in the circa 1895-1912 time period. 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. My question is that a mis print? Thanks for taking the time to tell us about your experiences concerning the #13 jars. Most myths and legends are based on a kernel of truth, and this may be no exception to the rule. My brother has blue jars rhat are hand blown, is this earlier than 1900? Ive noticed this through looking at the bases of hundreds if not thousands of typical Ball Perfect Mason jars while browsing at antique and collectible malls and flea markets over the last 20+ years. metal lid, porcelain lined, I should say. I have several of the blue Mason jars and I am interested in selling them. Amber Beaver Jar was invented in 1880 and its price today can be up to over $2,000 on an online auction. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Catherine, they are probably packer jars or product jars, originally containing some type of item and sold retail (as opposed to jars sold empty for home use). Ive searched but cannot find anything about it. 1st line: 715-17 Many common food jars (such as originally used for mayonnaise, etc) would fall in that category, and those types of jar are often called packers within the glass industry, and have been made by many glass companies. In a very general sense, most of them appear to pre-date the BALL PERFECT MASONs, but there was evidently a gradual phasing in of the BALL PERFECT MASON jars so both the BALL MASON and the BALL PERFECT MASON were likely being made simultaneously for at least some period of time. Thank you very much for your post and info. Sometimes it just so happens that two people land on a particular jar auction, become interested in a particular jar and a bidding war erupts. Up here in MT you are fortunate to find them for 4$ a piece. Your jar has the third L type of lettering (loop) which was common after around 1900 up to the introduction of the Ball Perfect Mason. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; G-94 was the bottle style number. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Thanks for taking the time to send me the pics! Thank you! ISBN-10 : 9990394032. The 4 is probably a mold number. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. 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. Ironically, while the Ball Mason jar is one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. Others are blank (no lettering of any kind). On the bottom it says Home Products & Columbus Ohio around the edge of the bottom in the center of the bottom it only has these numbers 75 19 what does these numbers mean? They say perfect mason most have the Those jars are usually found in a very pale light green glass. Please check out my page about the Boyd Porcelain lined cap on this website. ~David. Your jar is one of many slightly different variants of the more common type of screw-lid Mason jar produced by Ball just BEFORE they started producing the ubiquitous Ball Perfect Mason jars. One of the treasures I stumbled upon was a jar. The Self-sealing jar by Kerr existed at two different times in history. This mark may be faint, and resembles a horseshoe or odd letter U. Reminiscent of the early 1900s, the Ball lightning jars were flint glass containers. I dont have specific info on your jar, but in general, many of the earliest BALL PERFECT MASON jars (made beginning around 1913 and for several years afterward) are marked on the bottom with a number/letter combination, not a number only (those with only numbers seem to have been introduced a little later). They should be the most commonly found type of porcelain liner. Lead glass was the typical glass used for tableware (such as sugar bowls, spooners, tumblers, wine glasses, vases, mugs etc. ) The same number (#351) appears in the accompanying REDBOOK price guide (The Collectors Guide to Old Fruit Jars). #9 on the bottom. Laura, thanks for your post! (See that mark pictured in the U alphabetical bottle mark listings.) How Much Are Old Ball Mason Jars Worth? Nowadays, you can even buy a big flat of Mason jars for pretty cheap at your local craft or household goods store but the older ones can fetch much higher prices. Typically, the smaller or more common antique jars can go for about $20 apiece, but the more rare versions can sell for as much as $300. A third color (purple) was issued in 2015 for the 100th anniversary of their Ball IMPROVED jars (1915), and is embossed IMPROVED underneath the name BALL. have a jar (square) with MASON on all four sides at top of jar.on two sides of jar there are indented markings of 1/2 , 3/4, and pint, with room above for probably 1/2 cup more but not marked. The glass is oily or slick and shiny. It is mentioned elsewhere on this site as well. They may be priced much higher at antique shops, flea markets and on online sales/auctions sites. Hazel Atlas Company (1902-1964) This is presumably because fewer molds were produced with the mold numbers 12 through 15 thus fewer total jars made. The iron is locked into the glass. My boss told me to research it but I am not finding anything ! I described them in the text on this page. And the older the vintage mason jars are, the more valuable they are overall. Hi Chip, $10-12.00 each, Home Storage of Vegetables and Fruits 8+ of them are Ball perfect Mason without the underline. You can visit individual websites of the top brands for in-depth information on the progress of their lettering. Fruit Jar Annual is updated every 1-2 years and contains info on most jars including circa dates. For $150-$400, you can get an antique Cork-top, Ball lightning jar, Improved by Hero, Violet jar, Sun Jar, and Willoughby Topple. Best regards, Ideal: These were made between 1915 and 1962. Thanks in advance. As a leader in home food preservation, Newell Brands is the maker of Ball products,as well as these trusted brands, Kerr, Bernardin/MD, FoodSaver. All websites talk about number embossing to determine batch or manufacturer location. A frisbee-shaped glass lid took the place of the screw-on lid and was held in place by an ingenious wire clamp, invented by Henry William Putnam in 1882. 4) The BALL PERFECT MASON lettering is somewhat weaker and more sloppy or smeared in presentation, especially noticeable when comparing the new and old side-by-side. They are (so far) made of light cornflower blue glass, amethyst and true green. Have you checked out my webpage on the BOYD milkglass liners? Also, it seems evident that the mold numbers 12 through 15 are ALL somewhat scarcer than mold numbers 0 through 11. The first set of Ball Mason Jars in 1885-1886 had theBall Brothers Glass Manufacturing Companymedallion. (So I assume there are lots of jars out there with those letters as well as B, D, E, F and G.) Can you tell me anything about it? Over a century later, Ball Fresh Preserving has grown to be a world-wide brand that many know and love. The addition of a glass liner under the metal cover made the new mason jars airtight. #8 on the bottom. Hi Charles, I dont know about the date coding system used on the relatively recent Ball jars (or if there was a date coding system). It refers to the mold number (usually 0-15) and has nothing to do with when the jar was produced. Perfect: Between 1913 and 1922, the word Perfect was slightly offset, and is left indented from the word Mason below. Here is a picture: https://ibb.co/z6ttmn6, Hi Steven, Hi Michele (and Lee), Does this make it any rarer, and is it possibly just an earlier one before the Perfect was added? Thanks for any info in advance! Thanks for your patience. They hold approximately 8 oz. WebBALL Collectible Jars BALL Collectible Jars Best Selling BALL 68100 Wide Mouth Canning Clear Glass Jar, 64oz - 6 Pack (153) $16.99 New BALL Mason Jars with Lid Regular Mouth 16 oz - Case of 12 (64) $11.39 New BALL 68100ZFP Canning Jar - 6 Count (2) $28.91 New BALL 67000 Jars - Clear $13.99 New $12.00 Used 1 tablespoon salt 3 cucumbers, sliced thin 1 onion, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seeds. There are unique words that signify the manufacturing year of a Ball Mason Jar. C. Co mystery mark solved ~ Glaser-Crandell Company, Chicago, Illinois, Glass Containers Corporation, Fullerton, California, Glass Insulator Embossings (Some primary markings), Great Western Glass Company, St. Louis, Missouri (1874-c.1887), Hemingray Glass Company, Muncie, IN & Covington, KY, HEMINGRAY No 9 // PATENT MAY 2 1893 glass telephone insulator, Hillsboro Glass Company, Hillsboro, Illinois (1961-1997), Hobnail Pattern Glass Votive Candle Cups / Candleholders, Horseshoe & Star design on the base of jelly glasses, Indiana Glass Company Hen-on-Nest Dishes, I inside a Diamond or Diamond I trademark (Illinois Glass Company, Alton, Illinois), Insulators (General Overview on Glass Insulators Basic Information), Interstate Glass Company, Kansas City, Missouri, Irradiated Glass / Altered Glass / Artificially Purpled Glass, Kentucky Glass Works Company, Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky Glass Works Company list of employees, L.G.CO. $15-18.00, Aqua Masons Patent Personally, I think most of the stories are hogwash, although I wouldnt doubt that it happened on a very occasional basis, and just often enough to provide impetus for an urban legend (rural legend?). $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 David Assessing Atlas Mason Jar Value. Wow! Hello David, William Franzen & Sons- W F & S MIL marking on base of amber beer bottle. Enjoy! I have a couple ball perfect mason jars from 1910-1923 era with severe offset where the p in perfect is over the s and o. I understand the word was purposely indented. I have answered other queries about those The Mason jars, either in the comments section of this page, or the comments under the MASONS PATENT NOV 30Th 1858 webpage. Bootleggers used Mason Older materials that pre-date the 19th century are Canning jars. Please check out this chart showing logo changes, courtesy of the Minnetrista website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Note: Because of time and energy constraints, I can no longer answer all emails personally, but you may contact me directly at: dav__erwhi "at" gmail.com. Here is a link to an ebay Keyword Search string to find jars that fit that description (although some of the search results will not be relevant) : Owens-Illinois Glass Company I inside an O trademark, Diamond-Oval-I trademark used by Owens-Illinois Glass Company. There are probably other examples as well. Plus This design effectively kept the containers water and airtight before long other manufacturers followed the Mason Jars blueprint. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 712,745 times. It is clear. Sandra, please check your email, including any spam/trash folders. Click here: Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company. Sign up for wikiHow's weekly email newsletter. Early American Prescut (EAPC) serving platter made by Anchor Hocking. (They are the same, typical Ball Blue or blueish-aqua color seen in most of the originals.) The cheapest is the Self-sealing jar by Kerr at $40 (youll get half-price for a lost lid.) This has been happening especially with Gmail addresses!! David. Keep in mind Ball had more than one factory producing fruit jars, and there are many slightly different variations of the BALL MASON jars out there. It is marked on the bottom with R and two dots. Square: Jars with the word Square were produced in 1925. (Photo courtesy of Michael Aden). a downloadable PDF of this 1930s canning recipe booklet, The Ball Blue Book: Welcome to Adirondack Girl @ Heart; I'm so glad you stopped by. Just at a glance, I can document jars marked 10 A, 7 C and 8 H among a few jars in my own collection. For current values, check ebay auctions over a period of time to get a feel for how much they sell for. Can anyone tell me about a 3 pint blue Ball jar? Please bookmark this site, and I hope you will return often. The Ball Mason jars have taken on so many colors through the years, from golden yellow to amber, to different green shades. for Mason Jars and Mason Jar Accessories. I keep and collect them to admire, use for dry goods storage and I use the smooth lip mason type for canning. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage collectibles. Amber jars arent very popular in recent years but they were at the turn of the 20th century so vintage amber jars arent that valuable either. How to Clean & Care for Old Bottles, Aqua Masons Patent Nov. 30th 1858 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. Another note: Just recently (2019) new BALL PERFECT MASON jars have been issued and are for sale at various department stores. I hope this will be of help to collectors. David, Thank you for the background, David, much appreciated! The Ball Upside-down Mason jar has two sizes 1.2L(40 ounces) and 1.24L bootleggers design. The RED BOOK Lists thousands of variations. David. The 2 is a mold number. 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