Mason Jar info

[Mailman785]

I have a Mason Jar I can find no info on... I do not have the "red Book" Mason Jar is lite blue or aqua quart size...with the only word on it "Mason" diagnol... can not find one on ebay or anywhere... any help??

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

You sure it says "Mason" diagonally and not "Ball", "Kerr" or "Atlas"?

Mason never made jars, but jar makers would put "Mason Patent" or some such near the bottom so folks knew the tops would be compatible.

Mason was a tinsmith. He patented the screw tops.

 

[GA_Boy]

Quote: The Mason jar was invented and patented in 1858 by Philadelphia tinsmith John Landis Mason[SUP][1][/SUP][SUP][2][/SUP] (1832–1902). Among other common names for them are Ball jars, after Ball Corporation, an early and prolific manufacturer of the jars; fruit jars for a common content; and simply glass canning jars reflecting their material.
If yours is actually a Mason jar you may have something very valuable.
Marvin

 

[mick56]

We need a picture of the jar.

 

[Mailman785]

That is all it says on it...there are a few bubbles in the glass...the seam goes all the way to the top.. the letters in Mason are raised... the only other thing on Jar is under neath the word Mason is like a squared J laying down... only thing on bottom is 4 little raised bumps

 

[GA_Boy]

I saw on the news today that the BALL Company closed one of their MFG. plants in, I think, VA.
Marvin

 

[Mailman785]

That is all it says on it...there are a few bubbles in the glass...the seam goes all the way to the top.. the letters in Mason are raised... the only other thing on Jar is under neath the word Mason is like a squared J laying down... only thing on bottom is 4 little raised bumps

 

[Mailman785]

 

[Mailman785]

 

[GA_Boy]

You have something valuable IMO. Don't drop it. So far I can't find info on how long Mason made them.
Marvin

 

[Mailman785]

Has me puzzled...usually can search ebay or something and find similar items.. I can't find anything...

 

[Mailman785]

The only thing I have learned is that is most likely made after 1915 due to the seam running all the way to the top.

 

[GA_Boy]

Mailman, I found this info.
Marvin
Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858 fruit jars

 

[Mailman785]

So what do I have still at a loss as to why i can not find anything like this

 

[NHBandit]

Found it here.. Described as unbranded, very early VINTAGE COBALT BLUE CHARM SHOES LEATHER CREAM GLASS JAR BOTTLE EVERETT & BARRON

 

[NHBandit]

Antique Kitchenware Aqua Glass Mason J Hook Fruit Canning Jar Ball Zinc Lid | eBay

 

[Mailman785]

thoughts

 

[NHBandit]

thoughts

About what ? Did you click on the link I provided ? It's your jar exactly.

 

[Mailman785]

still looking at link

 

[Mailman785]

how far down is it still scrolling