Mason patent Nov.30th 1858

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DkWorden

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I came across a black jar that has R5 on the base. The jar is 9 inches tall and the only daylight you can see when holding it to the light is through two bubbles at the base. How do I know if it is real or reproduction?
 

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It's black? That sure doesn't sound like something that was ever produced as a canning jar, but it could be a real jar coated in something. Can you post a picture?
 

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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 Hartell jars found in an old pharmacy shop......cool jar to have, that you found.
 

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I had a club member who spent two years trying to sell his to club members and at shows. I think he finally sold it for 50 dollars.
 

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