Many canning jars feature the manufacturers name or the patent date embossed on the glass. Crown jar in collectible jars pre1900 for sale ebay. Have shout 70 canada crown mason jars for sale once i have established value. We looked them up online to see how much they would have been new. As time marched on, the popularity of mason jars waned though.
There are many ways to date old ball mason jars, and one of the easiest is to look at the logo. Mason jars were the answer to food preservation for those with short growing seasons and abundant harvests. It did not actually start selling its own mason jars until possibly as late as the 1990s. Having a ball mason jar cake with flowers a step by step tutorial shows you. Treasure trove with images mason jar diy, mason jar. Apron historyvery nice site re history of apronslots of pictures.
Mason jars are a favorite of cooks, crafters, and anyone who loves to organize. My daughters and i used to play a little game when we went thrifting to see who could get the best deal. The company was started in 1881 by alfred louis bernardin from france. 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. See more ideas about canning jars, vintage bottles and vintage jars. I often make speaking engagements on vintage aprons, repurposing of feed sacks and the history of mason jars and the book was a great resource. Ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. Invented in 1858, theyre designed to make an airtight seal when heated, making them ideal for preserving food. See more ideas about canning, home canning and kerr mason jars. In the early 1900s, there were hundreds of brands of mason jars, but only a few stood the test of time. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage. Scarce sterling mason canning fruit jar presto metal lid vintage old vintage mason jars, blue. On the front of the jar, it read made in canada, crown, at the bottom it marked. It transitioned into a mason jar lid company making lids for other companies jars.
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