I PICKED UP A QUART FRUIT JAR THAT SAYS. THE BALL JAR MASONS PATENT 1858,THIS IS AQUA. I NEVER HAD ONE THAT SAID THE BEFORE BALL JAR,THIS HAS THE GROUND TOP. ANY INFO ON VALUE ON MINT BOTTLE.
Need a little more detailed info to pin down an exact value. but going on what i have here would say red book #9 jar # 232 list it as 40-50.00 dollar value.. appox made 1890's Hope this helps