Mason Jar 1858

[cmcd427]

Trying to get any kind of info on this jar and possible value!!

 

[gdog68]

Can you post images of the base and the top without the lid. See if you can see any company monogram, logo, embossing anywhere because that can help with identifying age.

This website has some info on patent 1858 masons jars

Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858 fruit jars - General Overview

General Information, history on antique glass "Mason's Patent / Nov 30th 1858" marked fruit / canning jars!! Overview, Background, Summary.

glassbottlemarks.com

 

[cmcd427]

Can you post images of the base and the top without the lid. See if you can see any company monogram, logo, embossing anywhere because that can help with identifying age.

This website has some info on patent 1858 masons jars

Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858 fruit jars - General Overview

General Information, history on antique glass "Mason's Patent / Nov 30th 1858" marked fruit / canning jars!! Overview, Background, Summary.

glassbottlemarks.com

No markings on top or bottom and a porcelain cap inside the over!

 

[gdog68]

Quoting glassbottlemarks.com
"However, vast quantities were produced by well over 100 different glass factories, and many of those have NO identification marks whatsoever, or only a mold number, letter, or emblem on the base. There are MANY, MANY different mold numbers seen, having one, two, or three digits. In those cases it is difficult, if not virtually impossible, to positively identify the actual glassmaker"

I did find information on the cap though

Boyd's Genuine Porcelain-Lined Cap ~ Milk Glass Jar Liners

Boyd's Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap ~ Milk Glass liners for zinc caps, glass lids / antique milk glass inserts, discs ~ Informational webpage!

glassbottlemarks.com

 

[cmcd427]

Quoting glassbottlemarks.com
"However, vast quantities were produced by well over 100 different glass factories, and many of those have NO identification marks whatsoever, or only a mold number, letter, or emblem on the base. There are MANY, MANY different mold numbers seen, having one, two, or three digits. In those cases it is difficult, if not virtually impossible, to positively identify the actual glassmaker"

I did find information on the cap though

Boyd's Genuine Porcelain-Lined Cap ~ Milk Glass Jar Liners

Boyd's Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap ~ Milk Glass liners for zinc caps, glass lids / antique milk glass inserts, discs ~ Informational webpage!

glassbottlemarks.com

Thank you so much for the info!! My husband has been searching pretty hard and actually did find that info you had sent above! Was hoping to find more, but I guess this is what we get! Thanks again!!

 

[nhpharm]

This is RB 2042-1 and in Red Book 9 (2001) booked for $35-40. Not sure what they would go for now. For an aqua quart Mason jar that indicates it is a pretty scarce variation. The scarcity is driven by the III below Mason's. Good jar!

 

[gdog68]

I want to get my hands on the red book. how much did yours cost?

 

[nhpharm]

RB 13 (the most recent one) is $55 with free shipping directly from the author. You might get an older version a bit cheaper from eBay or ABE. It's a great resource.

 

[gdog68]

Thank you ill probably look for an older version

 

[JDMac270]

Same price in RB no.10 from 2008.