5/31/2023 0 Comments Half pint mason jars![]() Used as a novelty by major corporations like 7-Eleven to advertise new drinks, for greenwashing being branded as zero waste consumer lifestyle, or as a trendy presentation for dessert. In the early to mid 2010s a revival of the Mason Jar occurred from a mix of the rise of thrifting and adoption by hipsters. Contemporary industrial preservation transitioned to the use of plastics like bakelite and nylon and billions of containers were produced instead. As migration to cities occurred, along with rise of the refrigerators, more efficient transport of goods made fruit and vegetables available year round emphasizing less need for food preservation. government rationed food encouraging the public to grow their own. The peak use of Mason jars came during World War II, when the U.S. The jams, pickles, and sauces would be given and exchanged as gifts during the holidays as a canned preserved good was of much value. ![]() This was a reflection of the labour that went into making the jams. The jars became an essential part of farming culture, while being used at fairs to display jams and pickles for judging and awards. In early 20th century America, Mason jars became useful to those who lived in areas with short growing seasons. The style of jar is occasionally referred to by common brand names such as Ball jar (in the eastern US) or Kerr jar (in the western US) even if the individual jar isn't that brand. Over the years, the brand name Mason became the genericized trademark for that style of glass home canning jar, and the word "Mason" can be seen on many Ball and Kerr brand jars. Mason lost his patent for the jars and numerous other companies started manufacturing similar jars. The band, when screwed down, presses a separate stamped steel disc-shaped lid against the jar's rim. The jar's mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or "band". It was named after American tinsmith John Landis Mason, who patented it in 1858. The reaction of the molten glass to a cold mold gave the whittly effect we all like so much.A collection of Mason jars filled with preserved foodsĪ Mason jar, also known as a canning jar or fruit jar, is a glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. Now, as for "whittle", it is believed that the first jars blown on any given day were blown into cold molds. cross & does have some value in its own right as it enhances the value of the jar. Most collectors like to put those lids on jars marked with the HFJ Co. Your embossed zinc lid is actually HFJ Co. Ball Ideal & Atlas E-Z Seal jars didn't appear until about 1908, and were in production until the 1950's. The "Lightning" style jars were first made in the 1880's. Jars with the 1858 embossing were made from the late 1860's until about WWI. The jars that were made immediately thereafter have square shoulders & will set you back at least $500.00. Hi Robert, I'm not sure what criteria you're using to determine "glass top jars came first", but John Mason patented the screw-thread closure on Nov.30,1858. Jarsnstuff very correct in that you have a nice starter collection! I'm curious about the whittle mold though, and it's rarity if any. (If not, then I gave my globes away.) You can certainly find out very much facinating information on Ball Mason's, such as history and dating them, by doing a Google search. But as for the other jars at this same site, I'd say they are a little bit pricey (imo). The 1858 you have is very nice, I found one that looks very similar (would you say so? to the far right) at this web-site. I have to wonder if maybe i didn't use it as a worm jar, from my parents collection and accidently left it there 40 years ago.) Ball Mason's do come in assorted flavors (sizes, shapes, age,price) and the information you have got so far here (from Woody & Jarsnstuff) is very correct. ![]() ![]() (and one very recently found at a favorite childhood fishing spot of mine. I own several but none of them anything special other than being ground lip. From the picture it appears to be whittle mold.
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