Ball Jars Vintage Value

Ball mason 1976 bi centennial philadelphia independence hall 1 quart jar.

Ball jars vintage value. Lot of 4 vintage ball mason jars a3 67a golden harvest vtg mini kerr 4 6 99. Value depends on a lot of factors but many canning jars sell for under 15. Cracks chips and stains will lower the value. The amber hue is more than just decorative.

Aqua ball perfect mason 1 2 gallon bead or ledge shoulder c. Mason s 1858 patent for a fruit canning jar expired the brothers prepared to move into glass. Free shipping on many items. Originally the brothers manufactured metal cans wrapped in wood but when john l.

Lightning jar by ball. When it was produced in 1910 there was a misconception that the dark shade prevented spoilage. An antique ball brand perfect mason jar sold on ebay for about 80 likely because its deep olive green color is relatively rare. Understanding the value of antique canning jars.

E z seal by atlas. Lightning seal canning jars. The roots of the ball glass manufacturing company go back to 1880 when frank and edmund ball of buffalo new york purchased the wooden jacket can company. As with any antique collectible condition plays a major role in the value of an antique ball jar.

Aqua ball mason 1 2 gallon shoulder seal c. By 1884 the. Clear ball jars which are the most readily available can range from 1 to 20. In 1976 ball produced reproductions of the buffalo jars and created bicentennial jars.

Ball mason jars are a type of home canning jar made by the ball corporation. Aqua ball quart shoulder seal c 1900 1910 triple l large seeds 15 18 00. A rare cobalt blue model fetches 10 000 or more. In the common green shade this wire bale 1910 model commands a respectable rate.

Some old jars have imperfections like small bubbles that are contained within the glass or typographical errors that occurred in the rendering of the trade name or logo. This chart shows how the label for the ball jar company which started producing mason jars in 1885 has changed over time. In 2013 ball made the heritage collection which commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the historic 1913 breakthrough in their process. However these are a few notable examples of what your canning jar could be worth.

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. While most vintage mason jars feature extra thick glass and bear the signature raised emblem vintage jars differ somewhat in their specific characteristics. Jars with original lids may be valued in the 15 20 range. Ball jars were made in various colors but the blue and clear colors are the most common.