Mason's Fruit Jar RB 1666?

[jinxxy3]

Hi all...

Going through my jars and came across this one. RB 9 #1666 shows Mason's Fruit Jar (two lines, arched "Mason's") in a quart aqua or #1665 Mason Fruit Jar (two lines, arched Mason, without the 's). Mine is Mason's Fruit Jar (two lines, arched Mason's) clear pint. Is this not listed? Which would I go by. I don't have RB 10, so if anyone has it and can look to see if it's listed in the new edition or has any other info, I would appreciate it.

The jar is in pretty good condition, has a ground lip and two distinct seams. The base is well indented, maybe half an inch or so, with a 2. Some small bubbles and just a few minor chips around the top.

Thanks!

K

 

[jinxxy3]

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[epgorge]

Now that I read it again, no there is no more reference in 10 than in RB 9. Sounds like a good question for Bob Clay.

Joel

 

[bobclay]

Hi all,

Thanks for the referral, but this is more of a question for Jim Sears. He knows the Mason jars as well as anyone I know. I do know there are many minor differences in many jars and we see 'unlisted' jars all the time. The Redbook is a work in progress; continually being updated from edition to edition. As soon as this edition (RB10)was printed, Doug was likely already planning the next update.

Maybe that might be a good thread somewhere here for inclusion in future editions of the Redbook. "Jars Unlisted in Redbook 10". We have a section for that on our Ball jar site and it seems to be a good way to assimilate new reports.

Bob

 

[jimsears]

Actually Red Book 10 does add the clear pint to listing #1666 with a value of $100+

Jim

 

[jinxxy3]

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