June's Jars
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Hi all. I am new to your group, so please forgive my questions, if you have already answered somewhere before and I have not found them.
I "inherited" a box of glass lids in 2006, that had been part of my Mother's fruit jars collection. As much as I have always wanted to keep them and do something with them, I am down sizing and decided it's time to part with them.
Before I can do that, I think I need to understand what I have. I am able to identify the more common names and realizing which may or may not have value. Best, Improved Gem and Jewel.
This brings me to the "Crown" lids. I know that jars had different crosses and numbers of dots around the crown, to identify age (and value) Is this the same for the lids?
I have about 5 dz. Crown lids and noticed that many have numbers below the crown and above the diamond. They start at 1 and go though to 77. Then I have a few with no numbers. (which I have put in a pile to look at after I figure out what the numbers mean.)
Some are with and without the diamonds, others that say Made in Canada and some that don't.
What does all this mean???? lol I have spent a few weeks searching online, but have found mostly photos without any comments.
Does it matter if I mix them up? Would a serious collector be looking for a specific lid, to go with a specific jar?
If anyone can help me out with some answers, or point me towards some reference material you think would help. I would be grateful.
Thank you. I would love to hear your thoughts.
ps. I also have a number of unidentified lids with rings and star bursts on them, but will post them once I have photos taken.
I "inherited" a box of glass lids in 2006, that had been part of my Mother's fruit jars collection. As much as I have always wanted to keep them and do something with them, I am down sizing and decided it's time to part with them.
Before I can do that, I think I need to understand what I have. I am able to identify the more common names and realizing which may or may not have value. Best, Improved Gem and Jewel.
This brings me to the "Crown" lids. I know that jars had different crosses and numbers of dots around the crown, to identify age (and value) Is this the same for the lids?
I have about 5 dz. Crown lids and noticed that many have numbers below the crown and above the diamond. They start at 1 and go though to 77. Then I have a few with no numbers. (which I have put in a pile to look at after I figure out what the numbers mean.)
Some are with and without the diamonds, others that say Made in Canada and some that don't.
What does all this mean???? lol I have spent a few weeks searching online, but have found mostly photos without any comments.
Does it matter if I mix them up? Would a serious collector be looking for a specific lid, to go with a specific jar?
If anyone can help me out with some answers, or point me towards some reference material you think would help. I would be grateful.
Thank you. I would love to hear your thoughts.
ps. I also have a number of unidentified lids with rings and star bursts on them, but will post them once I have photos taken.