Gem Butter Jar 5 lbs

[Gunsmoke47]

Hello jar guru's. I had a bit of luck yesterday and was wondering if yall could answer a couple of questions for me. Bout 3 years ago I dug a Gem Butter Jar 5 Lbs in perfect shape. I also dug the glass insert in good shape. Yesterday I was diggin in another Military pit that was about 10 miles from where I dug the jar and "Lo -N- Behold another Gem Butter! Unfortunately it was broken in a hundred pieces. The Zinc band and glass insert however were still there and in good shape. So now I have a complete jar and 2 inserts. My questions are: What is the jar alone worth, (I have heard anywhere from 6 to 8 hundred) What is the jar with insert and band worth, and what is just an insert worth? The jar is not for sale, but I would like to know an accurate value as I have never seen one for sale on ebay or the auction houses. I know Redbook says $750 an up. Is this accurate? Thank you, Kelley

 

[Gunsmoke47]

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[flasherr]

Wow Looks like 2006 is going to be your year Kelley. Can i come rub you for good luck lol only above the waist. nice find
Brian

 

[Gunsmoke47]

Hey Brian, thanks. I'm told it's a really good find though I'm not a jar collector. There is a neat story on that particular jar though, on why it's pretty scarce. Come on up. We may not find any good bottles, but we'll have fun doin something! You can rub me for luck if you want to but I got to tell ya..... I ride a Honda and have no desire to ride a Fat Boy![sm=lol.gif][sm=lol.gif][sm=lol.gif] Kelley

 

[pitfinder]

Folks, he can't ride a Honda very well. He had to lay it down a few years back just because a little ol' car pulled out in front of him. Poor baby!!! And I'm surprised he could find anything Saturday by himself. I had to work. Richard

 

[woody]

The Red Book #9 says: Gem Butter Jar 5 LB's Aqua, $600.00 & up.

The closure value is 35-50%

These are estimated values, Kelley.
It very well could be worth more on todays market.

Red Book # 1080.

 

[Fruit Jars]

Kelly, I think the redbook price of $600 & up puts you in the ball park. The scarce jars (which this definitely qualifies) are amongst the hardest to price. My guess is you would get more than $600. If I was you would just hang on to the insert until you see someone looking for one, then you will get your best price. If you ever decide to sell your Gem Butter Jar 5 lbs would appreciate an email (ikeda.jerry@gmail.com). Good luck digging maybe you will find more.

 

[capsoda]

Hey Kelley, Thats a good find. I'm not as lucky as you, I only dig busted Gems but I got a couple good inserts if any body needs them.

PM an offer.

 

[Gunsmoke47]

Thanks for the info guys. Hey Woody, Is the 30-50% added to the $600.00 or is it subtracted from the $600.00 if you don't have the closure?

Jerry, June Lowery got 1st dibbs on it when I sent it to Wayne to have it tumbled, but If I ever sell it and she doesn't want it, I will certainly give you a shout before it goes up for bid. Thanks again, Kelley