The number on the bottom is H362 and it is red. My wife has an aqua (or very light green) glass Mason jar (Patent Nov. 30th 1858) from her great-grandmother in northwestern Ohio. I live in Massachusetts. Thank you, Tami, in my opinion, it really doesn’t mean anything. The date was embossed on the bottom of millions of jars over a long period of time. Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858 Five Gallon Jar Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858 Five Gallon Jar. David. Any significance or history to this one? Thank you! The jar was made by Hero Fruit Jar Company. See more ideas about mason jars, vintage mason jars, mason. Just wondering if you could tell by that marking what date it was made. Take care! Can you tell me anything about it? “A G C inside map of Arkansas” mark – as it appears on the base of a clear glass packer jar. Can you tell me what those signify and age approximate of the jar??? The ideas are endless what you could display in the large jar… Many of the molds were engraved with various numbers, letters, or combinations thereof. If there is NO base wear whatsoever, and very little or no light scratching visible when held up to a bright light, it is likely a repro. Karen, your jar is a variant that is considered fairly common. As far as jar values, there are no easy answers……but in general, the cruder and more ‘bubbly’ the glass, the better, from a jar collector’s point of view. The th in 30th us underscored and there is a star on the bottom. Depending on how you are holding it, it looks like there is a curved line coming from the dot on the bottom right corner of the square of dots going across to the left and then down. Please check out my text and the comments section for more info. David. Best regards, That practice is no longer done, (as far as I have noticed)! Since you don’t have the entire jar, we can’t be sure if it was a jar with an unlettered cross or a lettered cross, so I feel comfortable in giving the more widely encompassing “1867 to circa 1900” date range. On the front it says; MASON’S Best regards, David. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The very first jars with the Nov 30 1858 patent date embossing are believed to have been made at the “Crowleytown” Glass Works (more accurately the Atlantic Glass Works), located in Washington Township, New Jersey. I have one just like it. Jolene, I don’t know about any such marking. David. David, I too have A Mason’s Patent Nov 30th 1858 half gallon jar. NOTE: Because of time and energy constraints, I can no longer answer all emails personally, but you may contact me directly at: david__russell59 "at" att.net. $43.00: 8 Closed 8609. I have seen jars that just say mason on them, nothing else. Pack of 2-1 Gallon Mason Jar - 128 Oz Glass Jars - Wide Mouth Clear Canning Jars with Air-tight Lids and Labels – Great for Pickling, Fermenting, Canning and More - Food Grade BPA Free & Dishwasher. 5 out of 5 stars (375) 375 reviews $ 18.50. David. ), Diamond Glass Company, Royersford, Pennsylvania, “Diamond I” or “I inside a Diamond” (Illinois Glass Company), EUREKA design on base of unidentified tumbler / jelly glass, Fairmount Glass Works / Fairmount Glass Company, Falls City Glass Company, Louisville Kentucky (1884-1892), Faroy Glass Candle Holders “FAROY U.S.A.”, “Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this Bottle” Phrase, F.H.G.W. Can you tell me anything about this jar? The jar is described as having been made in the “circa 1940-1950” period. There is quite a lot of variation in the strength of the “strike”, meaning some jars will have very bold, sharply defined lettering, but on others the embossed lettering is weak, having very “low relief”. (The numbers on the base are mold numbers). The bottom has 67 PAT NOV 26 with a number 255. David. “F in a hexagon” is one of the marks used by Fairmount Glass Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question David! I found them buried in a barn. I have one of these jars with the ‘3’ on the Nov 30 date being printed backwards. The letters in the “arms’ of the cross are supposed to be “H F J CO” which stands for “Hero Fruit Jar Company”. 4.6 … However, the problem of food preservation went much deeper than a fitted lid. There are two jar variants listed in the official fruit jar collectors’ “REDBOOK”, they are listed as jars numbered #2130 and 2131. Most older jars will have some base wear and minor scratches here and there. David. Do you have any information on this? They do list dozens of “error molds” but yours may be a jar that has not been reported. I read over this, three times hoping I missed the dot information but didnt see it. I haven’t ever seen any like these and would appreciate anything you could tell me about them. David. This is an example of a typical configuration seen on many bottles. 2 Pack - 1 Gallon Mason Jar - Glass Jar Wide Mouth with Airtight Foam Lined Plastic Lid - Safe Mason Jar for Fermenting Kombucha Kefir - Pickling, Storing and Canning - By Kitchentoolz. There is typically  a 2 or 3-digit mold number in the center of the base. mark on base of amber beer bottle. $14.99 $ 14. Hi, I have a Mason’s Patent Nov 30 1858 jar but I also have two very old jars that just say “The Mason” where the word “the” is in the curve of the M of “Mason”. Interestingly, Ball no longer manufactures Mason jars, but has expanded and grown into a worldwide company that makes everything from metal containers to aerospace parts. So-called “green glass” factories (those making utilitarian containers, not tableware) almost always made some fruit jars as part of their operations, that covering the period of circa 1858 into the 1910s. The “4” is a mold number. It even has the lid with the milk glass inside. These accessories have reduced the need for consumers to purchase disposables such as cups, containers, bottles, and straws. Most jars fall under one of three sizes (capacities): Pint, Quart, and Half Gallon. Then below that is the number 18. On the opposite side are two pieces of fruit, maybe peaches, apples, or tomatoes. Jenn, Hi Jenn, I assume you meant “MASON’S PATENT” (plural). The listings (catalog numbers) also appear in the companion volume (and price guide) loosely known as the “REDBOOK” which is updated every few years. I do not have the original lid. It is 9″ and has the CFJ embossed on the back. Obviously a fake after reading your observations. Came out of part of the yard that has yielded 1850-1920 glass. Typically, the base of these jars are marked with “PAT NOV 26 67” (Patented November 26, 1867). Many varieties were made. MASONS KEYSTONE Pat 1858 AMBER QUART. BALL PERFECT MASON Quart BRIGHT GREEN. Hope this helps, The original reCAP products are the world's first multi-purpose Mason jar caps and are Made in America! (To any jar collectors or others that are knowledgeable about this subject, you are more than welcome to chime in!) *Craving more Mason jars history? Best regards, Ball Jar .. Please keep in mind these fruit jars were made by over 100 glass companies over a period of 60+ years, so there are many, many slightly different mold varieties to be found. Carolann Duree, Hi Carolann, Yesterday someone gave me a Mason’s Patent Nov 30th 1858 jar with a Maltese Cross (no letters inside the cross). Patrick, if you wish, you can email me a pic of the jar and of the base to my email address which is listed on the bottom right hand corner of any page on this site. A lot of good, in-depth information is posted on that site. If so, your jar variant is listed as catalog #1820 in the “Redbook” of antique fruit jars used by jar collectors. Why are there etchings on some of the older Atlas jar lids? “B in a diamond” mark on inside of Star & Dewdrop master salt dish in vaseline glass, made in 1994. I have a patent Nov. 30th 1858 mason jar but am having a hard time finding the manufacturers letters (symbols). Ball is one of the most recognized names in home canning. Thank you, Hi Ellen, Many of these reproduction jars have been imported from Asia, especially China, India & Taiwan. $850.00 ... BOLDT MASON JAR Half Gallon BALL BLUE. Looks to be a “O C” or “OG”. There are seams on both sides, the lip is rough and on the bottom is XIX. Patent MOB 30 TR. Any idea if it is a reproduction? David. It was made by Ball Brothers, circa 1900-1915. Can you tell me what the S is for? Thank you for your time, Hope this makes some kind of sense! There may be newer jars out there with similar marks although I do NOT know that for a fact. The thing I can’t find much information on is it has a glass lid with a star and crescent moon surrounded by a circle of various length lines. Any input will be greatly appreciated! It has a ground rim a seam up the side and is very light blue in color. Hi Jessica, The ring that goes around the bottom is kind of bumpy. Four years later, the brothers began manufacturing glass home-canning jars, the product that established Ball as a household name. The only markings are the logo that reads, “Mason’s Patent Nov 30th 1858.” There small bubbles and big waves in the glass. I have a Mason’s jar and Its an aqua Mason Nov 30th 1858 jar and it has a logo under the word Masons then the word Patent. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. On the bottom is reads Pat Nov 26 67 and has Q449 in the center. Get it as soon as Mon, Feb 8. I also have a Mason jar with the H 395 #’s on the bottom. Because it didn't exist already, Mason did what he did best: he invented another product, this time a "Mold for Making Bottles." The symbol is with an F, J and C all joing together. 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. Some of the older “Nov 30th 1858” Masons were originally made in clear glass and will turn some shade of very light purple (from the manganese in the formula) under continued sunlight. The “bumps’ on the base probably served as a mold identifier, serving the same function as a number. Any other sizes are much scarcer. G-94 was the bottle style number. His improvement revolutionized home canning in the United States. There is no way to be precise on the dating of those ground-lip jars. And for all we know, it is possible some jar molds were used past 1900, since at least 13 different glass companies manufactured the Hero jars over a long time span. The #1651 jar was made by Mason Fruit Jar & Bottle Company of Coffeyville, Kansas in the period 1907-1909, according to info on page 116 of “The Fruit Jar Works, Volume 1” by Alice Creswick (1995). Best regards, Your jar is just one of many slightly different “Mason” type jars with the words MASON and/or STANDARD as part of their markings. As far as I know, no repros have been made of the Whitney Mason-type fruit jars. Is it old or reproduction. Good luck with your collection! (For instance, jars with the lettering “W.C.D.” on the base are products of the W. C. Depauw Glass Company, located in New Albany, Indiana. I’m not quite sure about the etched letters and numbers you see on the lids, but I’m posting your query here in case other, more knowledgeable collectors of ATLAS jars can chime in with more information for you. It’s a Mason’s Patent Nov 30th 1858, Ground top, #4 on base. I was in college and my roommate’s thought I was nuts but I love this jar. John Landis Mason invented the Mason Jar on November 30, 1858. My 1/2 gal “the Marion Jar has a capital P on the bottom. $490.00: 7 Closed 1027. Ironically, while the Ball Mason jar is one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. Dots and “bumps” are seen on many older bottles and jars. Only 12 left in stock - order soon. On the bottom is embossed: Pat Nov 2667. Hi Robert, In any case, the jar is listed as Fruit Jar #1651 in the “RED BOOK” of Fruit jar values, a price guide used by most “serious” jar collectors. How do you determine prices with blemishes and does it make a difference in price if the numbers on bottom are roman numerals or regular number. These are “guesstimates”. Newark Star Glass Works-12-sided umbrella ink bottle – N with star (on left) on the base of bottle- (Photo courtesy Dave Beeler), “H over A” trademark used by Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, “Angular” Glass Containers Corporation mark, used beginning circa 1933- 1960s? Jay, it might be a large “institutional size” pickle jar, sometimes used as a display jar in old general stores. From shop BallAntiques. Any idea if this is a fake or original? Both are very comprehensive books with good background info on many jars and companies. The conical shape of this chuck allowed him to create a cap that sealed as it was tightened. Frosted yellow vaseline glass candle holder marked faintly “FAROY U.S.A. / PAT. True, original cobalt blue 1858-type jars are very rare. What do I have? Sometimes the cross was on the reverse, and sometimes on the front, placed either above or below the word MASON’S. Thanks for your post! Hi David. Aqua Mason’s Patent Nov. 30th 1858 Quart, Shoulder Seal, c. 1890-1915 $15-18.00. David. It fits neatly inside a raised ring above the threads. Recently acquired a Masons Patent Nov 30th 1858 quart jar with a couple qualities I’d like your knowledge on. R in a triangle mark used by Reed. I am assuming it is a repro or fake? I’ve found a canning jar with a name on it that I’ve never heard of, The name is Reliable, written in cursive,slanted up hill on the right side. This new development came with significant improvements to the neck of the bottle while still using the existing glass molds (US 22129A). Thanks for your post~ Is this jar possibly a reproduction or is there a reason it would just say Mason’s Patent? It’s one that I dug up out of an old farmhouse dump from the early 1900s. I have a blue quart mason jar. Originally launched as a Kickstarter campaign in 2011, the reCAP Mason Jar Lid offers a contemporary upgrade to John Mason’s two-piece lid system (Rzepecki). They were likely recent imports from Asia !!! There is no absolute proof of that, however. Co., Consolidated Fruit Jar Co., and Standard Union Mfg., and of course, The Ball Corporation. I am having a hard time finding anything like it. My email is shown on the lower right-hand corner of the webpage (if viewed on a full size computer screen). Hi Dan, Christina, Among the millions of “MASON’S PATENT NOV 30TH 1858” jars that were made (for over 50 years, by hundreds of glass factories), many, many different mold numbers and other marks (such as geometric shapes) have been found embossed on the bottoms of them. $22.57 $ 22. Lettering on side reads, “S/Mason S/Patent 1858.” I can’t find anything similar online and was wondering if you know any information on its age. Diane, I don’t know about the P on the bottom. Sincerely Was wanting to know if you could help out. My neighbor unearthed what we think is a lid (ground edge) with a small 2 on one sid (inside) and on outer side it says Patent September 24, 1858. Thank you very much! Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Perhaps it's the timeless logo, the inexplicably comfortable weight of the vessel, or the effortless balance between elegance and utility that has secured Ball's success for the last century. I found it along with 40 other different mason jars when we tore down an old house. There are MANY slight variations known along with a variety of mold numbers on the bottom. Maryanne, the jar is one of the many produced by and for Hero Fruit Jar Company. That’s one of the later machine-made versions of the “NOV 30TH 1858” type jars. At 75 years old I am putting some kind of price on what I have so the kids don’t throw them out. ~David. John. I have received quite a few enquiries about that type of jar. 3 Half Gallon Fruit Embossed The Ball Jar Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858 C $64.18 2 Vintage Mason Jars 1 Qt Pat Nov 30 1858 Aqua Hero Cross. 353. Sandra, many molds were used by hundreds of glass factories to produce the Nov 30th 1858 jars (over a period of 50+ years) and many of those molds were marked with mold identification numbers or letters on the base. David. Other colors are almost certainly out there. Does having seams on your ball Mason jars make a difference in value. If possible, please scroll through and check out my responses to two previous posts/enquiries in the COMMENTS sections of this site, including one posted under the WELCOME PAGE, by Heather S. on June 16, 2016, and another one on the MASON’S PATENT NOV 30TH 1858 Jars page, posted by Hannah on June 10, 2018. What is odd, is when I look on the bottom, there is a big D. (and backwards numbers) So, … Often the only notable difference between one jar and another is the exact mold number or letter/number combo on the bottom.
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