"THE Mason"???

[Newtothiss]

Found near a creek, about 5' down. Still had the original top (didn't make it), lots of bubbles, only "THE mason" and a 2 on the bottom.

Still needs proper cleaning, but it is perfect!

 

[Newtothiss]

Gorgeous light aqua color. Just beautiful!

 

[Newtothiss]

 

[Newtothiss]

It's almost delicate. I'm thinking it's REAL early 1900's, possibly earlier?

 

[coreya]

Nice jar, It's a # 1651 in the red book. circa 1907 - 1909 maker Mason fruit jar & bottle co. Coffeyville Kansas (per "the fruit jar works vol 1)

 

[jarsnstuff]

The Standard Reference is pretty much in agreement with the Fruit Jar Works, listing dates 1906-1909 by the same manufacturer. I often see these with very light embossing, so the nice embossing on yours is a good thing. Ball took over the Mason Fruit Jar Co. in 1909 and added "Ball" above "Mason"

 

[willong]

Found near a creek, about 5' down. Still had the original top (didn't make it), lots of bubbles, only "THE mason" and a 2 on the bottom.

Still needs proper cleaning, but it is perfect!

Great condition! Nice to see you are getting into some older stuff now.