DOME jar $500.00???

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jarsnstuff

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What a great find!! If you found someone with even a broken lid, you should see if you can buy it from the guy and glue that thing back together! I believe that, because of the shape of the lid, it broke very easily and that's why it is so hard to find the complete jar. As for the wire, maybe contact Phil Robinson in Muncie, IN and see if he can make you repro hardware because that's going to be virtually impossible to find too. I don't have my Redbook with me, but IF this is not listed in the half gallon size AND you can make it complete even with repro and repaired parts - you'd still easily get $500.00 for it (assuming of course, the jar itself is free of chips nicks cracks and bruises). Just one more ever-so-humble opinion. Good Luck!!
 

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Thank you very much for that info! I have contacted Phil Robinson and he was very helpful and a nice guy too. I also talked to Mr Leybourne he also was very helpful.
I just may get lucky and find that lid! I talked to almost 20 people so far in my search for the Dome lid. Mr Robinson may have the wire clamp and band if not he can make one. He has over 4000 jars in his jar museum at Muncie but no Dome jars...
Glen
 

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Thanks for your help Jerry!
I have a lot of questions for you! I was thinking most of my Ball jars are worthless but I was looking on Ebay and found a few really good ones to look for. Like jars marked 13 on the bottom. or the half pints. Lots to learn still!
Glen
 

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