atlas jar

[strongarrow]

I have a half gallon and a qurt size clear ATLAS strong shoulder mason jar with the zinc lid. Both lids says ATLAS with the Hazle-Atlas symbul. how old are they and how much are they worth

 

[jarsnstuff]

These jars were made over a long period of time, until Hazel-Atlas ceased operations in the 1960's. Later jars are rounded at the heel. Redbook lists them at less than a buck apiece in clear. -Tammy

 

[strongarrow]

thanks for the info. but how do i tell how old they are?

 

[buzzkutt033]

many but not all of the older Atlas jars have ground tops.

Jim

 

[bobclay]

Hi Jim,

I don't mean to be disagreeable, but I know of no Atlas jars that had ground lips. All are machine made and have smooth lips. Even their early -ATLAS- MASON'S PATENT NOV 30TH 1858, and shoulder seal ATLAS SPECIALS have smooth lips.

If you know of any Atlas jars with ground lip, please correct me so I can learn. []

Bob

 

[cookie]

Bob-I agree with you...I've never seen an Atlas jar with a ground lip-John