Looks like one of the "Dream Color" series reproduced in the 70's...although it won't make ya enough to retire, it still commands a pretty good resale value. There were some jars produced in the later part of the 1800's that looked black but were actually a very very dark purple...they were...
I have up for sale 4 different midget mason jars....all are in great shape. No cracks, no bruises no staining...all have correct lids except for the Keystone midget...it has a CFJCo cap.....the Keystone midget lids are too expensive and hard to find. The improved closure band has a couple...
(Edward Glenn A> L. W. Glenn), perfumery & soap, 726 Chestnut Glenn Conrad, shoemaker,....tough one....as far as price...wow...that lid is FANTASTIC because of the age alone...price is tough...wow...I have asked a couple of people and they are blank...really obscure name......
I LOVE the early years of fruit jars....lots to discover...here is a great example....EXCELSIOR. Got this a couple weeks ago.... ....original insert and screw band
Here is a set of unique jars with a mysterious history. These jars were dug at the glass house in Wheeling, West Virginia....and to date, no complete examples exist..I have talked to a couple people and they confirmed what the person I got them from said....ALL known example of this jar are...
I have a nice aqua quart size flask for sale...no cracks or bruises to speak of...LF & Co below UNION and clasped hands...on the reverse is Eagle with banner on shield above PITTSBURG, PA..very nice flask... free shipping and insurance..asking $125.00
Came across this beauty last week. Saw the ad offering this jar for sale...didn't see a size listed but saw it had a bare iron pontil...so i bought it and turns out the fellow that owns it lives right down the road..so he delivered it...imagine my surprise when he showed up and pulls out a pint...
Here is a tough one....usually find these damaged on the fin....this is a great example....and nice color....asking $45 shipped....would consider a trade for a nice Mason's hg jar...
I have a "STAR" variation glass liner for the HERO IMPROVED lid for sale....NO CHIPS, CRACKS or BRUISES....PROBLEM FREE....Asking $55 shipped, or will consider trade for Mason's Patent hg jar....