Ball Mason's 1858 Patent Jar with Moon Star on front of jar

[cowseatmaize]

Then what jar does the glass lid go to..???..I picked up some jars and lids this week and one of the glass lids has the same marking of the cresent moon and star...

That's a tough question from the description. In general the glass lids are either a lid and screw band, wire bail or iron yolk type jar. There is a possibility your just talking about a milk glass or "porcelain" liner for a regular zinc screw top.

Can you post a photo?

 

[cowseatmaize]

I've been watching this ebay thing for a few days to price the lid 'cause a had one, maybe still do This is half price now from the first time around. It needs a cleaning but looks OK. HEREI can't guess the size though, it looks small like for a midget. I just don't know it they made them for those.

 

[epgorge]

"It currently does not have the correct lid. It is just a plain Ball Zinc Lid. Do you know if the lid was glass or zinc?"read MNJars post and see the picture. That is the proper lid for that jar. It is a zinc/metal lid.Nice jar by the way. Do you have a Red Book? #1919. The book will run about $50, maybe more. Or, you could ask here and some one who has it can help you research. I, too, have seen this lid on Greg Spurgeon's auctions. Search his name and go through his old auctions, the last two and I believe you will find what you are looking for. Then, just keep you eyes peeled for another one and you will have the complete set.Welcome to the Forum.Joel

 

[MNJars]

The glass lids are scarce. If yours is clear, I'd be very interested in it.

 

[nammlif]

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[MNJars]

Nice lid - I like it a lot!

 

[cowseatmaize]

RB10 was $40 from Doug, heck of a nice guy to talk with. It's OOP but RD11 is I guess is in the works. http://redbookjars.com/buy/Sign up for the wait list.