Knox mason jar value book

Looking for history of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball and kerr jars in 2020. There were some nice jars, like four midgets one hero cross, the others cfjco monogram. Bernardin was originally just a bottle cap and lid company. We gave away a jar of peaches with much lesser value, lol. One of the most well known canning jars was the mason jar, patented by john mason in 1858. Collectors do need to be aware that these embossed jars were manufactured. The mason s patent nov 30th 1858 phrase was originally embossed on countless glass fruit jars canning jars, most ranging in age from circa 1858 to the mid1910s. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique. Historical figures show that from between sept 1, 1894 until dec 31, 1961, 41,256,856 gross jars were produced. The plant did not appear in the 1927 glass factory year book, but it was. Aqua atlas strong shoulder mason quart, bead or ledge seal, c. Though many of us would like to venture into grandma or grandpas old fruit cellar and discover a jar that is worth several thousand dollars, the odds are. Until this book i didnt realize the value of the jars.

In the mason jar, clayton fincannon is a tennessee farm boy raised at the feet of his grandfather. Check the logos below against the logo on your jar. The best way to determine value of an individual jar is to consult a collecting reference such as the redbook of fruit jars by doug. Both marks were frequently embossed rather lightly on the base, or along the lower heel of bottles, and sometimes the lettering is almost illegible. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. If it was only available for a short period of time, this is a great clue. Hazel atlas glass company glass lovers glass database.

You can estimate the ball mason jar s value by considering four main criteria. However, these are a few notable examples of what your canning jar could be worth. Readers who appreciate american cultural history, making fun and affordable crafts, and mason jars themselves will love this new book and its tall, narrow shape thats. Root produced a very wide variety of soda, mineral water and beer. Every few years, the ball manufacturing co changed the logo and if you compare yours to a reliable chart, you know how old it is. Released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. The firm continued to grow until it was absorbed by the altrista corp. European storage jars often date into the 16001700s but the modern fruit jar, as found in this country, began to appear about 18401850 with the introduction of cork and wax seal jars and their tin top cousins. A rare christmas mason marked jar from the 1890s or an unusual dark green jar will be worth more than a clear, modern jar. Roy underwood was the power behind the knox glass bottle co. The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an attempt to address a critical need. New listing unusual deep blue apple green pint ball mason fruit.

How to find the value of old vintage mason jars old vintage mason jars and canning jars, like any other collectable, can range in value between only a few dollars and several thousand dollars. Dont put any water in the mason jar or youll ruin your tincture. The jar s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. In other words, kaching, kaching for you if you happen to have one at home.

Mason jars are enjoying another comeback in recent years, and people are frantic about it. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby. Aug 25, 2015 released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. Nov 12, 20 rare knox mason half pint fruit canning jar. Having the original lid with the jar can increase the value by as much as 50 percent. One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the lowly ball jar. Mar 29, 2019 the company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby. When clayton attends college in southern california, he meets and falls in love with a dark, debutante, from colorado. These considerations, along with age, completeness and size, dictate the value of antique jars. These vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. I am getting a lot of emails and questions in the comments about the value of peoples jars. Knox mason canning jar clear glass vintage keystone k logo 1.

The value of an antique mason jar is dictated by three things. Find great deals on ebay for knox mason jar and atlas mason jar. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about drey mason jar. It did not actually start selling its own mason jars until possibly as late as the 1990s. For centuries, rural farmers and the poor struggled to find ways to preserve food for the winter. The lid of this 1880s jar made in canada has a metal band with a glass topthe result of the government deem ing it unsanitary for metal to directly touch canned foods. May 02, 2016 the second half of mason jar nation features over 50 of these adaptations, shown with clear photography, all designed and photographed by author joann moser, the diy maven. Mar 30, 2020 today you will only need your oil, a jar, and your harvested herb but in 2 weeks you will need a colander with cheesecloth or a mesh strainer, beeswax, a double boiler, a measuring cup, and the container you would like to keep your finished salve in. Some of the samco jars came with a metal screw band with milkglass insert marked samco. Wouldnt this tablescape of mason jars and book pages be fun for a book club, or even a fun gathering of friends. This glassware piece was only issued from 1900 to 1910. A buffalo jar from 1885, for example, will be worth more than a massproduced jar from the 1940s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Along with the logo, you can sometimes use the color, size, and other distinguishing marks to help date a mason jar. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a. It transitioned into a mason jar lid company making lids for other companies jars, then a canadian company. While some food preservation is still done in pottery crocks, glass jars largely replaced stoneware starting in. Masons patent nov 30th 1858 jar, marked w c d on the base. These antique mason jars have traditionally been used for a host of different purposes, ranging from pickling food to arts and crafts designs. This made a more reliable seal that was easier to work with than the wax sealer.

But, you say, how can the date 1884 be correct, since you have a jar embossed with a patent date of 1858. This unmarked, mid 1800s model featured cork, which did little to preserve its contents. Hazel glass first made the glass inserts that fit inside the zinc lid closures for bottles. As a very necessary tool in the kitchen, the canning jar helped many families make use of harvests well into winter and beyond. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers, charles n. The jar is strongly embossed with, knox which is inside of a quarter sized circle. Mason s 9 patent 1858 light moss green color mason s 9 patent 1858 light moss green color tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. If you do not have a double boiler like me then you can use a couple mason jar lids and a pot. Id love to hear what you think would turn this into the perfect luncheon. Ball perfect mason vintage 1 quart regular mouth clear glass canning jar.

If you have a jar with one of the older logos, it will likely be worth. Here are some of the most valuable finds from the 1840s to the 1920s, when hundreds of companies were vying for a spot on americas shelves. The best antiques price guide find the value of your vintage and modern antiques. That was the date when john mason received his patent for the threaded screwtype closure, and it appears on many different brands of jars. If you have a ball jar, you can date most of them just by looking at the logo.

Sep 15, 2015 how to find the value of old vintage mason jars another element that affects the value of a jar would be the color. Born on july 27, 1887, he began his career in glass as a boy at the crescent glass bottle company and soon learned glass blowing. They have been reappearing in flea markets, groceries, home shops, you name it. Green glass jars rage from pale, apple greens to dark olive greens and beautiful bluegreens. Antique canning jars are often sold through antique stores and auction sites such as ebay. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. And if you bring home some fruit or vegetables and want to can, freeze, make jam, salsa or pickles, see this page for simple, reliable, illustrated canning, freezing or preserving directions. With over 250 different mason jars, i use this page for reference when im out finding more jars i dont have yet. People have been rummaging in their attics and cupboards hoping to find these items not only to join the fad. Frequently asked questions fruit jars qnet internet.

Mason s 4 patent 1858 sky blue color mason s 4 patent 1858 sky blue color antique milk glass fruit jar pint size flacus type ground lip. How to identify and value mason jars dusty old thing. Many canning jars feature the manufacturers name or the patent date embossed on the glass. There are many ways to date old ball mason jars, and one of the easiest is to look at the logo. However, vast quantities were produced by well over 100 different glass factories, and many of those have no identification marks whatsoever, or only a mold number, letter, or emblem on the base. In this article, collector bruce wayne schank talks about collecting antique ball jars fruit jars, and the history of the ball jar. Confirm that the old mason jar is truly considered old in the mason jar world. He and his grandfather leave letters for each other in a mason jar on his grandfathers desk. The famous jars were used by many a wife and mother to can and preserve food.

My own mother canned everything from mint jelly to beans to peaches in syrup. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt goodreads. See more ideas about mason jars, ball jars, vintage jars. Reads top to bottom mason star emblem jar it has been so hard for me to find any information on this specific kind. The company was started in 1881 by alfred louis bernardin from france. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason. Im not an expert in this area and i cannot tell you the value of your jar. The sturdy glass jars with their airtight seals have been a favorite for making preserves, pickles, and more and. Knox mason jars were produced in the united states from 1925 to 1935. The samco genuine mason jars are virtually identical to knox genuine mason jars with the word samco inside the circle substituted for knox. He organized the marienville glass company in 1914. Kerr formed the firm of kerr brothers with samuel c. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. The jar is strongly embossed with, knox which is inside of a quarter sized circle over genuine in slightly textured letters over mason.

One great example is the ultrarare upsidedown ball mason jar. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. New listing atlas ss mason quart jar in nice cornflower blue color. Knox mason in the space of five months during 1990, dick roller talked about the pint and quart jars embossed on the front with knox on one line mason on the following line. Place the opened mason jar in a pan and add about one inch of water around the mason jar. There are also a couple of other old mason jars out there in seriously high demand and seriously low supply from collectors today. While colors produced in recent years may look similar, be aware that they have quite different values than the vintage colors. It is noted that the earlier round jars may have a pinkish tint. The collectors ultimate guide to canning jars country living. Old mason jars are worth lots of money today womans world. Based in pompton plains, nj, bruce can be reached via his website.