Mason jar collecting book

This book began collector books, a division of schroeder publishing co. Many canning jars feature the manufacturers name or the patent date embossed on the glass. Collecting antique fruit jars is a field in and of itself. Mason jar projects mason jar crafts mason jar diy diy projects kerr mason jars vintage mason jars painted mason jars colored mason jars colored glass the collectors ultimate guide to canning jars these vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. The book is split into sections covering super simple jar projects such as a picnic in a jar, table centre pieces and candle making. This book has become a standard in the collecting field, staying in print for more than 20. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life.

If it was only available for a short period of time. He and his grandfather leave letters for each other in a. Small pictures in both black and white and color are interspersed with bits of history. Apr 21, 2016 so thus began the daunting task of writing and completing a publicationworthy book in ten months. When clayton attends college in southern california, he meets and falls in love with a dark, debutante from colorado. An illustrated price guide to old fruit jars red book 12.

For centuries, rural farmers and the poor struggled to find ways to preserve food for the winter. Despite masons death, inventors and entrepreneurs continued to make improvements to his jar and lid design. These are perfect for craft projects, drinks, desserts, and so much more. So if you live in any of these countries and want a. The jars mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. Mason jar crafts how to chalk paint your mason jars steaten diy lavender bath bombs ingredients. A listing of many of these error jars can be found in the red book, a price guide used by fruit jar collectors. An illustrated price guide to old fruit jars red book. These are also available from ball in the special color series. Prior to this detail, hero users often com plained about food going bad. If it was only available for a short period of time, this is a great clue. The jar s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. Home canning jar collection richard cole is curator of the home canning jar collection at the minnetrista cultural center, 1200 north minnetrista pkwy, muncie, in 473032925, 765 2824848, ext. The mason jar has a threaded neck and screwon lid that seals, patented by scottish farmer john landis mason in 1858, reports hilary greenbaum and dana.

I began collecting my period blood in the winter of 20. The best way to determine value of an individual jar is to consult a collecting reference such as the redbook of fruit jars by doug. And if you bring home some fruit or vegetables and want to can, freeze, make jam, salsa or pickles, see this page for simple, reliable, illustrated canning, freezing or preserving directions. I have begun to gather canning jars for my retirement and move to our farm. According to one expert, only about a dozen jars like this exist in the world, making. The value of an antique mason jar is dictated by three things. I started collecting antique fruit jars nearly thirty years ago minus a few years that i took off to go to college. One very collectible jar is the ball perfect mason made from 1909 to 1950. Now seeing how ball has made billions of jars with countless variations, i would say it is impossible to put together a complete collection of ballmade jars. The bongripping brides of count drogado mason jar press. The bongripping brides of count drogado redefines avantgarde literature, reading like electrified barbed wire hogtying a pair of slit wrists. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby. This book is a must for anyone with a jar collecting problem i know there are loads of you out there. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt, paperback barnes.

Ball 32oz 12pk glass regular mouth mason jar with lid and band. One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the. Jul 04, 2015 the typical mason jar is the pint mason jar with a standard lid. This book has become a standard in the collecting field, staying in print for more than 20 years.

Quickly it moves onto the mason jar diy craft projects. Advance praise for the bongripping brides of count drogado. Ball 12ct 4oz quilted crystal jelly jar with lid and band regular mouth. Vintage crisco jar with original lid made in the u. Based in pompton plains, nj, bruce can be reached via his website. News archives the red book of fruit jars antique glassware, antique. The collectors ultimate guide to canning jars country living.

There are many ways to date old ball mason jars, and one of the easiest is to look at the logo. Jun 27, 20 very interesting website for mason jar collectors. One of the most notable contemporary improvements to his legacy design is recap mason jars variety of lids. By the early 1900s the fruit jars were dominant in america but were also exported to europe, south africa and australia. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt, paperback.

In the mason jar, clayton fincannon is a tennessee farm boy raised at the feet of his grandfather. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. New listing unusual deep blue apple green pint ball mason fruit. Confirm that the old mason jar is truly considered old in the mason jar world. Aug 25, 2015 released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. We dream of sharing solutions, finding products with purpose and some day achieving zero waste.

Generally speaking, the most valuable and desirable colors are the cobalt blues, shades of ambers, green, or milk glass. These are probably the version that started the mason jar craze and definitely need to be a staple for any. Mar 29, 2019 the company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason. I coproduced a femininecentric, transformational theater piece in nyc called off the muff that year. Mason bright had extended an invitation to come and see his jar collection a year or so ago, and finally we found a weekend to make the trip up to michigan and see his fabulous ball jar collection. The wooly mason jar rughooking public group facebook. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar. So if you live in any of these countries and want a good reference book for this glassware, a collectors guide to ball jars is for you, also. New listing atlas ss mason quart jar in nice cornflower blue color.

The typical mason jar is the pint mason jar with a standard lid. The band, when screwed down, presses a separate stamped tinplated steel discshaped lid against the jar. These are probably the version that started the mason jar craze and definitely need to be a staple for any serious mason jar crafter. So thus began the daunting task of writing and completing a publicationworthy book in ten months. Vintage mason jars, blue mason jars, vintage bottles, antique glass bottles, bottles and jars, glass jars, kitchen decor signs, copper kitchen decor, mason. This ball mason jar is the result of a molding error, where the logo and name were stamped on upsidedown. Looking for history of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball and kerr jars in 2020. A lot of the projects can be used around your home or garden and can be make in an evening or less. These considerations, along with age, completeness and size, dictate the value of antique jars. Having the original lid with the jar can increase the value by as much as 50 percent. Some have value, other items are important to us alone for the memories. Released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. According to one expert, only about a dozen jars like this. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique.

In this article, collector bruce wayne schank talks about collecting antique ball jars fruit jars, and the history of the ball jar. I started my mason jar journey by reading every fruit jar history and collecting book i could get my hands on. The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an attempt to address a critical need. Along with the logo, you can sometimes use the color, size, and other distinguishing marks to help date a mason jar. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mason has focused on collecting ball jars for decades and has amassed quite a spectacular collection of virtually every kind of ball jar ever made. Ive found fruit jar collecting to be an interesting and diverse. The mason jar gathering barn, onalaska, washington. He and his grandfather leave letters for each other in a mason jar on his grandfathers desk. Exceptional mason jar tips are offered on our website. I collected my period blood in a mason jar for 6 months. For centuries, rural farmers and the poor struggled to.

Ball perfect mason antique fruit jars information glass bottle marks. Lucy richard owner and formulation of the wooly mason jar color wheel dye system the group is for. Whether youre shopping for mason jar accessories and diy supplies or healthy sweet treats and. One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the lowly ball jar. How to find the value of old vintage mason jars finally, many jars are most valuable as a complete unit. This book has become a standard in the collecting field. These vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. Looking for more craft ideas or something else to make. How mason jars went from thrifty to hip smart news. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Drawings of actual fruit jar emblems are included in this handy pocket reference.

Repurposing of feed sacks and the history of mason jars and the book was a. This little jar is what was left of the red glass used to run the 750 red. Welcome to my antique and vintage canning jar price guide. Sep 30, 2015 the mason jar has a threaded neck and screwon lid that seals, patented by scottish farmer john landis mason in 1858, reports hilary greenbaum and dana rubinstein for the new york times. Mason jars are still made today, and collectors need to research patent dates and manufacturers embossed on their jars to. I have used this book many times to identify the canning jars i have. The lid of this 1880s jar made in canada has a metal band with a glass topthe result of the government deem ing it unsanitary for metal to directly touch canned foods. Each month i poured my collected menses from my menstrual cup an awesome environmentally friendly alternative to tampons into a mediumsized mason jar and tucked it behind my toilet. Mason jars are still made today, and collectors need to research patent dates and manufacturers embossed on their jars to date them. Be you be sure i collected my period blood in a mason jar. Small pictures in both black and white and color are interspersed with bits of.