Mason's Patent Jar

[jejbottles]

I recently purchased a Mason's Patent jar at an antique store for $5. The jar is a quart size and is aqua in color. The jar is embossed with Mason's CFJ (the CFJ is in a logo form) Patent Nov 30th 1858. The base of the jar is embossed with H362. The jar is very crude, as it has a ground lip and the glass has lots of bubbles. Does anyone have any idea of the value, age, or other info. about this jar? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[jarsnstuff]

Hi, Your jar was made circa 1870's-1880's by the Consolidated Fruit Jar Co. It's not an uncommon jar, but you certainly didn't get "taken" for your 5 bucks. I'm at work & don't have my Redbook here, but I believe it's listed as #1920 for $8-$10 in quart size. Bubbles, whittling & swirls add to the appeal. -Tammy