Amber American Queen pint

[jaroadshow]

Question for all you jar collectors. Has anyone seen an American amber Queen pint jar ? The Smalley Kivlan Onthank , Boston one.I just picked one up. It even has the amber lid. It is not in Redbook #10 and I didn't know they even existed in amber.I first thought it might have been iradiated but upon inspection , I realized that iradiated jars have that sick , light greyish "brown" colour that one could spot a mile away. This one is definitely amber. I will post a picture shortly. Any thoughts ? jaroadshow

 

[deenodean]

The proof is in the puddin'..still waitin' for the pic

 

[icollectfruitjars]

Hate to say it, but from the pics it looks irradiated - my opinion only. There have been some jars (mostly older aqua jars) that have been irradiated that don't have that strong motor oil brown color. Most recently, a couple of Marion fruit jars were offered by an Ebay seller out of Florida that were pretty close. Unlike some of the Ball or Drey jars that typically show up. As long as you didn't pay much for it, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[jaroadshow]

To icollectfruitjars : Since you are a starter member , I thought I would add a picture of what an iradiated jar looks like.You can spot them sitting on the sidewalk in the middle of Times Square on New Years eve.There is no comparison in my opinion. And I did get it for a great price. An unlisted jar in Redbook #10 , I'm happy !

 

[jarsnstuff]

Unlisted? Looks like 131-2 to me. Still a nice jar, and not real easy to find.And, although there are some on the forum who don't think my opinion is worth much, I have to agree the Queen looks nuked to me. Tammy

 

[jaroadshow]

Hi jarsnstuff : Your right, The Good Luck Atlas jar is Nuked.I can tell you, my Amber Queen pint is not nuked. This is not in Red Book #10I know a nuked jar or bottle when I see it, after 45 years of digging and collecting old bottles. This is the real deal !You have to see it in daylight to see the beauty.Thanks for postingjaroadshow

 

[botlguy]

Nuked or stained. Definitely NEVER made in that color or with any materials / elements that would cause it to turn that color. Sorry!

 

[jaroadshow]

I disagree Jim. There was an amber "Dated" Made in Canada quart jar that turned up. Dated 1953 on the base. I personally never thought one existed until I seen it. I believe this "new" crown jar was a presentation piece for some reason. Besides the 1953 date on the bottom , the embossing on the bottom was different than all the other dated clear "junk" crown jars. jaroadshow

 

[cookie]

I'd send Greg Spurgeon your info. and see what he has to say....John

 

[jaroadshow]

I will probably end up doing that ... Thanks cookieThere's a couple big time jar collectors west of me in London , ( in Blenheim , Ont. )I'm probably going to take it to them when it warms up a little. jaroadshow