Found this at a local thrift shop, various web searches bring up nothing. Anybody know if this is rare and valuable? Second picture if of a regular one I have.
Those two jars, the "error" and the comparison jar, represent two entirely different molds.
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Those two jars, the "error" and the comparison jar, represent two entirely different molds.
I know both jars are from different types, I have about 20 of these and all others have the logo/lettering centered. If anybody has any information please post.
For those who don't see what Schleckewy is asking about, look at the word "mason", not the type of lettering that "Ball" is written with. "Mason" is not centered on the jar like normal.
For those who don't see what Schleckewy is asking about, look at the word "mason", not the type of lettering that "Ball" is written with. "Mason" is not centered on the jar like normal.
I'm certain that you think you know what "normal" is for Mason jars; however, "normal" varies from mold-to-mold.
You can see how "Ball" varies from mold-to-mold. Why do you assume that "Perfect Mason" will not vary in the same way?
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
For those who don't see what Schleckewy is asking about, look at the word "mason", not the type of lettering that "Ball" is written with. "Mason" is not centered on the jar like normal.
I'm certain that you think you know what "normal" is for Mason jars; however, "normal" varies from mold-to-mold.
You can see how "Ball" varies from mold-to-mold. Why do you assume that "Perfect Mason" will not vary in the same way?
I for one don't see the error in the BALL however I did post the error for the offset mason in previous post
some people call me the creeper ,cuz they don't know my name or face - Alice Cooper
Of course "normal" varies from mold to mold, and even jar to jar for that matter. Despite how much you think you know about me, I am aware I am not an expert on the subject, nor did I claim to be. I did, however, see that most replies seemed to focus on the script style used on the "Ball" logo, and little mention of the fact that the word "mason" wasn't centered. This is what the original poster was asking about, and you declined to comment on, showing pics of the "ball" script instead. Now, I say "like normal" because I have several of these jars and have gotten rid of many many of these jars, and I don't recall ever seeing one like that, and the ones I own are not like that. That gives me some idea that most of them are quite likely not like that, especially considering the original poster also has the idea that it is an error. So can you show me that this jar is normal and they intended it to turn out this way (not an error)? If my ignorance is too much to bear for you, I apologize. I'm trying to help the original poster but seems I have invaded your turf.
So, 'cheese', your answer to my question,
"Why do you assume that "Perfect Mason" will not vary in the same way?"
is,
"I don't recall ever seeing one like that, and the ones I own are not like that. That gives me some idea that most of them are quite likely not like that...."
Essentially, your assumption is based on your expectations of "how Mason jars should be." But, you don't really know about this mold variant, do you. Nonetheless, you feel you should share your lack of knowledge with the forum, and then defend it. Perfect.
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' " ------Isaac Asimov, column in Newsweek (21 January 1980)
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
Geez man, what is your problem? You think you know about my level of intellectualism based upon my thoughts about a jar? HA! Whatever....
Way to help forum members!
Still you contribute nothing but criticism. I am not going to further engage in your insult match. I did nothing but try to help the originator of the thread and you insult my intelligence for it, yet offer no information. Since I don't really know about this mold variant, and you do, you must be very proud of that, and I am so humbled by your superior intellect. So much so, I won't even comment anymore.
Fruit Jar redbook #9 has it listed it will be jar 272 an 272-5 not worth much pint quart 1-3.00 halfgal 8-10.00
If you people would stop an read then look this jar up from my post earlier (post right above this one... You would see there is a very good chance that is the Jar everyone is arguing about )
some people call me the creeper ,cuz they don't know my name or face - Alice Cooper
Thx Creeper, but I don't have that book. From what I see on another website, ball made these for two years out of over 100 years of making jars, (1913 and 1914), so although that is not what a mason jar normally looks like, it is to be expected of jars made during that time frame. Thought I'd post this for those who find this thread while searching for answers about their jar.
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I'm trying to help the original poster but seems I have invaded your turf.
