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History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball. 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. During 1940s and 50s, the company was one of the largest producers of canning jars along with competitors ball and kerr. Ball is one of the most recognized names in home canning. 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. The mason jar souptonuts cookbook mason jar cookbook. The jar s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. Older vintage rare pink glass tinted canning jar quart size lamb you will receive the one shown. A hazel atlas mason jar, the h over a emblem dates it to between 1902 and 1964 this one is more than likely from the 1940s or 1950s.

The answer to the mystery came about when i picked up a drey jar, an offset perfect mason, nothing unusual about it except that it had a piece of paper stuck in it. 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. The very first machine made ball jar is not positively known, but most likely was either a ball standard or a ball improved mason. More than 10,000 square feet of behindthescenes space at minnetrista is devoted to the preservation of the artifacts and archival material that document the history of east central ndiana. 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. It is noted that the earlier round jars may have a pinkish tint. Our legacy began in 1705 by hugh mason, from a small store in st james market and a spare room in his house, and the fortnum family who had arrived in london as high class builders reinvigorating mayfair in the wake of the great fire. Aug 25, 2015 released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. They also continued to make the masons patent nov 30th 1858 jars machine made smooth lipped varieties up into the early 1900s. The numbers 3,9, and 18 would be the number of the mold the jars. Learn about values with this vintage canning jar price guide, including. Lamb glass was a success for more than 40 years until it was absorbed by the dorsey corp. His famous patent was a glass container with a disappearing thread molded into its neck, a zinc lid and rubber seal. This book is probably the best selling jar and bottle book ever published.

Vintage feature 8 things you want to know about the. It was known for rock music, alternative rock, punk rock, hip hop, and heavy metal in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. For instance, a lamb mason jar was made from the 1930s to 1940s by the lamb glass co. If it was only available for a short period of time, this is a great clue. Treasure trove with images mason jar diy, mason jar decorations. That could have been the end of the story for the mason jar, but it wasnt. See ball brothers glass company page, for a brief summary of that glass company.

Vintage feature 8 things you want to know about the mason jar. The jars mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. In her first book, the mason jar cookie cookbook, lonnette shares fifty of her favorite cookie recipes. 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. Lamb mason jars were made from 19301945 by the lamb glass company in mt. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage. The unsigned note explained the history of ball buying schram, then added the following. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The exact value of a 2qt lamb mason jar is actually dependent upon a number of factors.

As american food culture looked to retreat from overly processed foods in the 1960s and 70s, the jars were again in vogue. Masons patent nov 30th 1858 jar, marked w c d on the base. Jars may be standard or wide mouthed and were once made in a variety of colors, although modern mason jars are manufactured using clear glass. William fortnum, who was quite the entrepreneur, also took a post as footman in queen annes household and in. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar. What do the numbers on pink lamb mason jars mean i. Aug 29, 2016 that could have been the end of the story for the mason jar, but it wasnt. Colors include emerald green, rare cobalt blue, amber, milk glass and aqua.

The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt goodreads. The jar that i have for sale has an old aluminum lid included. Click on the links at the top of the page to learn more about the sculptures, artifacts, and oral histories that are a part of the minnetrista heritage. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fully guided by the art sherpa you will be ready to take on splatter. The hazelatlas company was in business from 1902 to 1964. Invented in 1858, theyre designed to make an airtight seal when heated, making them ideal for preserving food. There are many, many different mold numbers seen, having one, two, or three digits. Look for jars embossed with the atlas name in raised lettering. Feb 17, 2014 vintage lamb mason quart fruit canning jar with lamb. The short production window gives it considerable cache. Used drey trademark in order to avoid cutting price on regular ball jar, followed by. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a.

Historical figures show that from between sept 1, 1894 until. Wouldnt this tablescape of mason jars and book pages be fun for a book club, or even a fun gathering of friends. According to one expert, only about a dozen jars like this exist in the world, making. Easier to read the history on the site than by looking at the photo. Sep 24, 2015 the mason jars resurgence is due, in part, to the variety of ways in which it can be repurposed. Just like the other books in the series, this one is designed. The jars take a glass insert marked lamb and metal screw band to make them complete. The mason jar has a threaded neck and screwon lid that seals, patented by scottish farmer john landis mason in 1858, reports hilary greenbaum and dana rubinstein for the new york times. Ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. This week an introduction to the angevins plantagenets from king henry ii to king john. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason. Historical figures show that from between sept 1, 1894 until dec 31, 1961, 41,256,856 gross jars were.

Confirm that the old mason jar is truly considered old in the mason jar world. Sep 30, 2015 the mason jar has a threaded neck and screwon lid that seals, patented by scottish farmer john landis mason in 1858, reports hilary greenbaum and dana rubinstein for the new york times. With this chart found on the minnetrista website, its pretty easy to get an approximate date. Please check out my others jars listed as i will combine,4 to box. This ball mason jar is the result of a molding error, where the logo and name were stamped on upsidedown. The mason jar was a nightclub and music venue in phoenix, arizona. Glass jars with this embossed marking was the most popular jar for home canning ever produced in the united states. Although many of us are familiar with ball mason jars, theres also kerr, lamb, atlas, drey, golden harvest and a few others.

This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. In the early 1900s, there were hundreds of brands of mason jars, but only a few stood the test of time. Jan 28, 2018 in 1858, john landis mason developed and patented a shoulderseal jar with a zinc screw cap. Episode 2 of the history jar podcast is now available. Perfect for the new painter with a few art skills under their belt. 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. Ball produced many jars with this script style, the ball mason jars and ones with just ball and no other embossing appeared right about the turn of the century. In 1869, a top seal above the threads and under a glass lid was introduced to the jar. How mason jars went from thrifty to hip smart news.

Google mason jar and youll find numerous sites that evangelize its astonishing utility. Lamb as vice president and watson pickard as secretary. According to country living, an upsidedown ball canning jar designed to rest on its lid is relatively rare and made between 1900 and 1910. The perfect balance of a little more challenging and fun.

Google mason jar and youll find numerous sites that evangelize its. Cooking for one with meals in a jar mason jar, mason jar recipes, mason. The ball perfect mason was a brand of glass fruit jar canning jar made by the ball bros. Mason canning jars come in a variety of sizes from the large half gallon size to the tiny one cup size. Mason jars are a favorite of cooks, crafters, and anyone who loves to organize.

Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the lowly ball jar. The mason jar had a threaded neck which fit with the threads in a metal cap to screw down to the shoulder of the jar and in this way form a seal. Take note of any dates or other information on the jars. 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 1858, john landis mason developed and patented a shoulderseal jar with a zinc screw cap. The collectors ultimate guide to canning jars country living. Its a bit shorter than the first one ive still not got timing sorted out but at least it didnt take me a week to record this one. With shortlived companies such as lamb, atlas and drey, its pretty easy dating their mason jars. Ball mason jars can be roughly dated using their logo. For your consideration scarce jar is actually not even listed by the fruit jar red book in. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow.

John landis mason invented the mason jar on november 30, 1858. This is a clear square shaped canning jar, it is a one quart jar. The numbers found on lamb mason jars, and all mason jars, are mold numbers. Vintage lamb mason quart fruit canning jar with lamb glass lid. Id love to hear what you think would turn this into the perfect luncheon. Along with the logo, you can sometimes use the color, size, and other distinguishing marks to help date a mason jar. The quart size mason jar is the most common, but the pint sized jar is popular as well. Aug 18, 2014 the very first machine made ball jar is not positively known, but most likely was either a ball standard or a ball improved mason. Antique pale aqua blue atlas strong shoulder mason canning jar with zinc lid. In her second book, the mason jar souptonuts cookbook, she presents fifty fantastic recipes for soups, muffins, breads, beverages, cakes, and more. Released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. They originally came with a glass insert marked lamb and had a metal screw band. Mar 26, 2020 ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. To satiate your curiosity, were serving up a pintsized.

Looking for history of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball and kerr jars in 2020. History of mason jars things you didnt know about mason jars. The numbers 3,9, and 18 would be the number of the mold the jars were made from. Collecting canning jars and the history of the common canning jar. The sturdy glass jars with their airtight seals have been a favorite for making preserves, pickles, and more and. The history of greenfield fruit jar and bottle works. Reads top to bottom mason star emblem jar it has been so hard for me to find any information on this specific kind. Based in pompton plains, nj, bruce can be reached via his website. Finally, in the mason jar dessert cookbook, lonnette offers fifty delectable dessert recipes guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

The band, when screwed down, presses a separate stamped tinplated steel discshaped lid against the jars rim. The mason jars resurgence is due, in part, to the variety of ways in which it can be repurposed. There are many ways to date old ball mason jars, and one of the easiest is to look at the logo. In this article, collector bruce wayne schank talks about collecting antique ball jars fruit jars, and the history of the ball jar. Aug 17, 2014 for instance, a lamb mason jar was made from the 1930s to 1940s by the lamb glass co. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique.