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....
I have HARTELL lid from 1858 for sale...price is $65 shipped....problem free and nice even color...lugs inside lid intact...or will consider trade for nice Masons Patent jar hg size.....
Came across this last week and was wondering it date....I don't usually collect milks. More of a fruit jar person...but could not pass up a 1/2 pint...LOL