Is this a fake or reproduction? This is not a reproduction. You will find some jars with errors like that on them. Not Helpful 5 Helpful I have an old mason jar that reads "Boyd's". How can I tell its worth? It may be worth something, but that will be determined by the size, color, age, and top. Check eBay for jars with descriptions or pictures that match yours and see what they've sold for in the past by searching "Completed Listings". Not Helpful 3 Helpful Not Helpful 8 Helpful Those gripper ridges were first applied to jars in by Brockway, then Ball.
They help you grip the jar. Not Helpful 6 Helpful I have a half gallon aqua mason jar with Mason's N Patent Nov 30th on it. Is this a rare jar? I'm afraid your jar is not rare. There are many of them for sale online, and are not hard to find. I have an old ball canning jar that says "Sanitary Sure Seal" on the front below the word Ball.
How old is it?
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If the jar is blue, then it's like from the early s. More specifically, the jar is probably from between and The price of the jar will depend on the size and the condition.
Most of the square jars were made starting in the 's. More modern made jars are a rounded square shape.
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Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Some people collect these because they believe they are scarce. It is a myth that they were destroyed by superstitious moonshiners or housewives. This story was started by retailers trying to inflate the prices. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 9. I have a jar that is just marked "O N" with the number 11 on the bottom.
This is likely some kind of modern product jar and is not a canning jar. More information is needed to make that determination. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. On 13, the bottom of the Ball Perfect Mason jar the 1 is backwards. Errors in the molds are common in old jars because of how the molds were created. What do the numbers 45 2 mean on a ball Mason jar? Answer this question Flag as Does anyone know about a miniature Ball Perfect Mason jar? Less than 3" high, 1 on bottom, Clear glass, zinc screw on lid.
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What do I do if my old ball mason jars don't feel like real glass? How do I find the price of my old ball mason jars? I have a Ball "perfect mason" jar. It is indented, not Mason like it normally is. Is that an error? Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Already answered Not a question Bad question Other. Article Summary X To date an old Ball mason jar, look at the logo on the jar. Did this summary help you? Featured Articles Kitchen Collectibles In other languages: Did this article help you?
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JK Joe Kasper Jun 30, The Ball ID article was outstanding! MR May Reed Jun 20, It was also helpful to know which markings to ignore. AM Andrea Morin Jul 17, I purchased bottles at an estate sale. It enabled me to date bottles back to the Also, it gave me a lead on a jar that just says mason on it.
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Hi Tony, Alexander H. From information posted on several websites, it appears that the I-P factory itself was miraculously saved from the fire that followed the earthquake, and was not damaged even though the businesses surrounding the area suffered huge losses. Kerr was a devout Christian who believed in paying his tithes no matter what, and believed that God had showed him His mercy and kindness by sparing the factory from destruction. I just heard the story about how A Kerr was a Christian man and believed God would not let his Jar factory be destroyed. Weeks later when he looked upon the destruction of San Fancisco his factory was still standing and not one jar was broken.
Just wanted you to know I just heard the story of A. Kerr — a devout Christian who tithed faithfully — on Inspiration Ministries morning show today. At one time they refused to make beer or liquor bottles. Has anyone come across any of these and know anything about them?
Like you I could find no information on this specific jar taking just a sample of each style jar. Have you had any success? I have the same jar! I have only one, also, and am having difficulty finding information on the jar. Lots of treasures and lots of questions! I have ten vintage jelly jar drinking glasses, diamond design. Three say Kerr with numbers and letters on the bottom. Two glasses also have the quilted diamond design that may be Anchor Hocking.
One has the mark with 15, 04, and 9. The other one has the mark Anchor mark with 15, 04, and The other five glasses are the diamond design, also. They have numbers and letters. One has SG, 93, and 6. One has 93, BF, One has 93, BF, 3. Any help would be appreciated.