The iron is locked into the glass. On the surface, you should be able to pick out each jar based on its unique features. But, unfortunately, its also another case of error turning to the status quo. Is this accurate? Triple L: Refers to the two Ls in Ball and the final loop resembling an additional L, Collecting Vintage & Antique Canning Jars David. The first design was an error, but the Ball brothers turned it into a coffee dispenser. The phenomenon occurs on bottles when the molten glass was blown into the mold, and the glass shifts slightly before settling into its final resting place, and in that split second the molten glass can pick up part of the lettering before it shifts again and solidifies into place, causing a double image, or faint secondary image of part of the embossed lettering. The absolute best-case scenarios can cost more than that with some going as high as $1,000 but thats rare. You might try posting a query on the antique-bottles.net site, where a lot of fruit jar collectors discuss jars on the JARS discussion forum there. I believe that many if not most of those higher-numbered molds were replacement molds on the jar making machines. The self-sealing design was messy and stressful. 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. 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. Best regards, Old mason jars are not the highest-priced antiques youll find but they are quite fascinating and beautiful. I find thirteen on a lot of Mason jars and I save them, after tax time list them and sell them, most people pay more cuz of this myth, especially Appalachia a lot of the people up here have lost touch with their heritage and know little of the truth and ways of their ancestors. The Ball Mason jars have taken on so many colors through the years, from golden yellow to amber, to different green shades. (I compare it to blowing a large bubble gum bubble, partly sucking it in for a split second, and blowing it back out). A date isnt a foolproof indicator of the manufacturing year. Lots of bubbles can be found in some jars even into the 1920s and 30s or later, although the bubbles typically arent nearly as numerous or noticeable in later jars. Im sorry but I dont know what year the jar was made, or if it is possible to glean that info from the numbers on it. Laura, thanks for your post! Vintage Antique Green Mason Jar Pint Sized with/Zinc Lid 1900/1910 BALL MASON Canning Fruit Jar Glass Mason Jar- SWEET! Would you happen to know what that means? Fenton in an oval ((Fenton Art Glass Company). Can anyone tell me about this style jar? Are there reproduction Ball porcelain lids? Fruit jars were produced primarily in clear and Ball blue (aqua), but some amber, cobalt, and even milk glass examples can be foundout there in the wild, and they are likelyworth upwards of several hundred dollars. Web$2.99 2 Reviews 'Self Sealing' (Square) Pint $2.99 Vintage Kerr 'Self Sealing Trade Mark Reg.' The Ball Upside-down coffee dispenser is in the big leagues at a whopping $1,000. Very close inspectionand comparison between different older jars (that may appear to be exactly the same) will show that it was very difficult, if not nearly impossible for all of the lettering (including the cursive Ball lettering and the block style lettering underneath) to be engraved absolutely identical from one mold to the next. The glass has an extreme rippled look to it. I didnt notice Roman numerals on my other jars. Pristine condition! WebCracks in the glass, as well as stains, can reduce the value of the Ball jar. According to the Ardagh Group website, they are made by that glass manufacturing company for distributor Jarden Home Brands. Bri, I would assume they are worth perhaps 20 dollars or more apiece today, but I really dont know. The term antique mason jars can be a bit misleading as even the first mason jars are a little over a century and a half old. You have the half-gallon size. Perhaps someone can elaborate more on the Roman numerals on those jars. The glass is a bit thinner and lighter than the original Ball Perfect Mason types. My friend inherited some Ball jars from her mother in Minnesota. The bubbly appearance of the glass is reminiscent of some glass decor items that have been imported to the US from such countries as Mexico, Spain and China. automatic glasscontainer-making machinery. The first edition I found has the the number 4 mold mark in the center of the Owen ring but it has an F just outside the Owen ring. David. We believe that, whether it's how we shop, eat, and clean, the smallest changes can make a world of difference. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; You never know what you will find. (I saw them at Meijer and Walmart). The main exceptions would be the more modern logos which have often remained in use for multiple decades. They are believed to be imports. I have a Mason Jar with the word Perfect mispelled as Perfeot. The BPM was the most popular brand of jar for home canning ever produced in the United States. I found a faint green jar with Ball Mason on it. Best, Kathy, Hi Kathy, I recently found some mason jars in an old barn and after cleaning them up they have no markings on bottom but a number 2 under perfect mason and one had number 3. The markings on the bottom are: The price is so astronomical because only a few such jars exist today after a fire in the Van Vilet factory in 1885. I mention those number-letter marked jars in the third paragraph under the subheading MOLDS in my article. Still, this is in no way insignificant considering that most people just throw them away for nothing, as if they are any ordinary old glass. Hope this helps, Jeremiah, most jars bearing the BALL brand name are not handblown they are machine-made (either on semi-automatic machines from the 1890s or fully-automatic, early 1900s). How can you tell if a mason jar is vintage? Is it a rare jar? I also found a milk glass Boyds Porcerlain Liner near it. I had two links to that chart posted on this article, but I have now inserted the chart itself on my page. Just make sure that you know exactly what you have first before you accept any bids from strangers on the internet. Though collectible Mason jars are There is a small circled R underneath the BALL logo on the front of the new jars. 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. I found two examples on ebay [at the time this was posted], one pint and one half gallon. Learn more Ball mason jars are a type of home canning jar made by the Ball Corporation. Karen M. Vincents informative article on dating Ball jars: https://www.minnetrista.net/blog/blog/2013/06/27/ball-family-history/how-to-date-a-ball-jar, Bob Clays article with a timeline on How to Date Ball Fruit Jars appears here near the bottom of this page: Julie, Each mold was hand-cut (hand-engraved) with the lettering incised backward into the inside surface of the mold, which of course resulted in the embossing (raised lettering) which is seen on the surface of the jar. Weve put together this comprehensive guide to help you avoid deception from counterfeiters who create dubs and intend to pass them off as antiques. KY.G.W. Thoughts? ), Diamond Glass Company, Royersford, Pennsylvania, EUREKA design on base of unidentified tumbler / jelly glass, Fairmount Glass Works / Fairmount Glass Company, Falls City Glass Company, Louisville Kentucky (1884-1892), Faroy Glass Candle Holders FAROY U.S.A., Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this Bottle Phrase, Fishing Floats (Glass Fishing Net Floats), Fletchers Castoria / Pitchers Castoria bottles, Frank Millers Crown Dressing ~ Victorian Era shoe polish bottles, Frederick Heitz Glass Works, St. Louis, MO (1882-1898), G. The back has markings from 1/4 thru 1 1/2 cup. Thank you for any information you can share. This is presumably because fewer molds were produced with the mold numbers 12 through 15 thus fewer total jars made. I have an old mason jar that reads "Boyd's". Thank you! However, one of them in particular has been asked about before, and is described in a comment/post on the Masons Patent Nov 30th 1858 Jars -Summary page. It is mentioned elsewhere on this site as well. Thanks for writing! Everyone around here broke them, my grandmother remembers her grandfather breaking whole cases of unlucky jars simply cuz they had 13 stamped on the bottom. Connie, you misunderstand this site. For some (unknown) reason some of the BPM jars were marked with a smaller repeat of the mold number. There are a few differences between the new ones and the old originals which can be easily seen. Best regards, I purchased bottles at an estate sale. Sanitary: This word was printed on Ball mason jars around 1913 and 1915 to indicate that they had the sanitary sure seal. For $150-$400, you can get an antique Cork-top, Ball lightning jar, Improved by Hero, Violet jar, Sun Jar, and Willoughby Topple. 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). No, thats the mold identification. To be honest I have not paid much attention to those jars, but I believe the letters seen include A through at least H. This seems to be just a variation in the way the molds for that type of jar-making machine were marked. Hello David, I recently found a triple L, light green Ball jar. Thanks in advance. #7 on the bottom Another note: Just recently (2019) new BALL PERFECT MASON jars have been issued and are for sale at various department stores. The invention gave homemakers anew means of preserving food for their households, in addition to smoking, salting, drying, and pickling. I just refrigerated and ate the beans and threw all the lids away. I believe that it is considered a packer jar, where glass companies make jars to the specifications of a food packing company like Hormel Foods when they contracted with Ball Company to make their glass Skippy jars between 1962 and 1964. Keegan, Ball Brothers Glass Company made a wide variety of containers besides their better-known fruit jars. Research about those details and the word Ball tells me its date is between 1956-1960. Kylan, The 42 oz. Best regards, Hello. Atterbury EASTLAKE bird mug in pink alabaster or pink clambroth, made circa early to mid-1880s. There isa definitely noticeable difference in the numbers of #13-marked jars compared to the other numbers they AREsomewhat less common. Here is a picture: https://ibb.co/z6ttmn6, Hi Steven, I have a Masons patent November30 1858 with a 45 on the bottom a lead lid and a rough rim and is light green. Seeds: Air bubbles trapped in glass, often seed-shaped. May I ask who told you? The quart is the most common and valued less, the pint and half gallon are scarcer and valued somewhat more. Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full pricewine, food delivery, clothing and more. Hope this helps, I cant seem to find any info on it because everything says the number is on the bottom. Have you checked out my webpage on the BOYD milkglass liners? Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. By 1900, the Hero group produced jams and marmalades in mason jars. David. It is the old shaped Mason fruit jar. Some of these colors might be known under other/different names depending on who is describing them! Check eBay for jars with descriptions or pictures that match yours and see what they've sold for in the past by searching "Completed Listings". I have several old Ball mason jars , I heard that the blue colored ball jars were unsafe for canning food due to something in the color leaching into the food. Thats why one brand can have multiple designs of an item. They are characterized by a wire thats attached to the lid but stretches to the bottom in an attempt to strengthen the seal. Thats one of the later, machine-made types of Wax Sealer fruit jars. 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. Nan, I believe there are several jars known that fit that description. Mold numbers are generally a number between zero and 15, and theyll sometimes have a letter included as well. Definitely had the porcelain liners. Im using an older version of the accompanying Redbook price guide so I dont have up-to-date information on values. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Thank you, Bryan, its one of the recent repro jars. Eclipse: These wide-mouthed jars were made between 1926 and 1952. 3 is a mold number. 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. 11 edition. amzn_assoc_linkid = "73b18e88934b86df0752fda0367c2d96"; If you enjoyed your visit, I hope youll subscribe and never miss a post. I believe all Ball ribbed jars are post 1935 as that is when ribs (or grips as they were called) were developed. Again, the listing is such that all those sizes are catalogued under one jar identification number. one quart and 1 pint with distinctive seams. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. What do the numbers on the bottom of the ball jar mean? Collectors covet Mason jars, especially the rare ones. Hi Jeremy, The jar is clear. There are likely other reasons. As time goes on, however, their provenance might be somewhat less obvious to beginning fruit jar collectors. David, I found a Ball Perfect Mason jar that has grippers, cups and ounces on it and says made in USA on back. Hope this helps! 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. (433) $35.00 FREE shipping. These are actually made of zinc and milk glass. Hi Michael, My question is that a mis print? 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