Gilchrist Lid?

[AntiqueMeds]

I saw this item at an antique mall recently for $1. It was marked "Reamer".
Not sure how it could 'ream' anything since it is smooth[]
Looked like some sort of immerser lid to me.
I looked up the patent numbers marked on it.
Its a lid from a jar designed by Ruth Gilchrist of Wilkes-Barre PA.
Never heard of it before? Are they rare or common?
Anyone have one?

 

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jar

 

[idigjars]

Good find especially for a dollar???? Congrats! Definitely not common but not rare either. Paul

 

[Oldihtractor]

they fit the gilchrist fruit jars made in elmer NJ they are getting much harder to find

 

[AntiqueMeds]

if anyone needs it for a jar they have I will send it for free. It does have some hairline cracks in it but is good enough for display.

 

[deenodean]

I don't see them in the Red Book under the Geez...do you know if they are listed?

 

[AntiqueMeds]

its 1109 in RB9

 

[deenodean]

OK , got it now..it is the same # in rb 10...thanks.. []