How to date Vintage and Antique Ball Mason Jars (AND authentication and pricing tips!)

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Calling all mason jar collectors! In today's video, I'm teaching you how to date vintage and antique Ball Mason Jars - from modern glass all the way back to 1885! I've also included my favorite resource for authenticating jars, as well as how to look up recent sold listings so you know you're paying a fair price - or making a fair profit. Whether you're a collector or a reseller, this one's for you.
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    Etsy. (2024). Antique 1900-1910, Triple L Logo Ball Fruit Jar with Zinc Lid, Blue Half Gallon Home Canning Jar. Etsy.
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    FOHBC Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles and Glass. (2024). BBGMCO (MONOGRAM) BALL BUFFALO JAR. FOHBC Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles and Glass.
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    Leybourne, D., Jr. (2018). Red Book No. 12 The Collector's Guide to Old Fruit Jars (Vol. 12). Self published. redbookjars.com/
    Little Acre Homestead (2024). Ball Mason Jar 1910-1923 [Photo].
    Little Acre Homestead (2024). Ball Mason Jar 1923-1933 [Photo].
    Little Acre Homestead (2024). Ball Mason Jar 1933-1960 [Photo].
    Little Acre Homestead (2024). Ball Mason Jar 1960-1975 [Photo].
    Little Acre Homestead (2024). Ball Mason Jar 1975-current [Photo].
    Lockhart, B., Schriever, B., Serr, C., Lindsey, B., Sears, J., & Bernas, B. (n.d.). Ball Brothers Glass Mfg. Co. Society for Historical Archaeology. sha.org/bottle...
    Love, M. (2023, December 4). Use This Age Chart to Date Your Vintage Ball Mason Jars. Taste of Home. www.tasteofhom...
    Main Street Estate Sales. (2024). Ball Perfect Mason Canning Jar - Italic Block Letters (5.25"). Main Street Estate Sales. mainstreetesta... mason-canning-jar-italic-block-letters-525-0b3f5
    WorthPoint. (2024). ANTIQUE 1895-1896 FIRST BALL SCRIPT LOGO 1 QUART BLUE MASON JAR PATENT 1858. WorthPoint. www.worthpoint...
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Komentáře • 24

  • @littleacrehomestead
    @littleacrehomestead  Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hey y'all! In case you *aren't* new here, you might notice that the format of this video is a little different than my usual uploads. That's because, in all my infinite wisdom and free time, I decided to go back to school and complete my bachelors! This video is for my public speaking class where we had to cover a "how to" speech. I've been wanting to make this video for awhile, and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to share this with y'all. Can you let me know what you think about this format? It worked especially well for showing the logos, so maybe I'll do something similar in the future for other brands of antique and vintage jars - if you're interested.
    Also, maybe let Professor G. know if you think I did a good job. ;)

  • @scottkoltz1173
    @scottkoltz1173 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Mason jar and bottle nerd here too LOL... Enjoy your channel and your 'simple joys of life' attitude. Congrats on going back to school. And Professor G - Rowan did an excellent job and gave correct and complete information.

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před 5 měsíci

      Welcome, Scott! Thank you so much for saying that, I’m glad you enjoyed this video. It was really fun to make! 🖤

  • @robg293
    @robg293 Před 5 měsíci +2

    New subscriber. I am totally blown away how you took a big topic and created such a clear and concise video.

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před 5 měsíci

      Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. And thank you so much. :) This was really fun!

  • @lucidairity7927
    @lucidairity7927 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Amazing video thank you so much for the help I just bought a massive collection of over 300 jars and bottles and a tonn are the Michigan blue glass from the 1910 to 1933 you e saved me a major headache

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hello! I’m so glad I could help. That sounds like a lovely collection. Most of my canning jars came from a large collection as well, and I have some beautiful pieces from that buy.
      I have a few other videos about dating jars as well - they might be of interest to you!

  • @markrogers1413
    @markrogers1413 Před 2 měsíci

    I have over 100 old mason and atlas, and other old jars like globe. But today at the flea market I just purchased the oldest jar in my collection, it's an original logo mason jar hand blown from the 1800s. Nice video here as well.

  • @Emerald_Acre_OH
    @Emerald_Acre_OH Před měsícem

    Thank you for the video! I am looking for a value on an old Ball Mason jar with an air bubble in it, as well as some Ideal Ball jars (one blue, and two clear). This video helped to validate what I thought I knew about their ages. I will be emailing you about the one with the air bubble. - My question is if that changes the value, and how. Thank you!

  • @Dweemo
    @Dweemo Před 4 měsíci +1

    I recently found an Amber magic fruit jar with the original lid and clamp! now i need a pint size

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před 4 měsíci

      How exciting! I love amber glass so much. Congrats on the great find!

  • @user-zx4gn9so3j
    @user-zx4gn9so3j Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for the information.

  • @Ms6sons
    @Ms6sons Před 2 měsíci

    I find an enormous range for my favorite jar...mason's payent Nov 30th 1858 ..number 2 on bottow

    • @Ms6sons
      @Ms6sons Před 2 měsíci

      That's mason's
      patent
      Nov 30th
      1858

  • @user-iu3hb6ro4v
    @user-iu3hb6ro4v Před měsícem +1

    I have many bottles of 1870 and 1910 Mason Ball and Others, I would like to know what their price is and how much I could sell them for

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před měsícem

      That’s great! I love bottles and glass from the 1800s. The resources in this video can help you date and price your pieces!

  • @phillipmendez6536
    @phillipmendez6536 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have a very large opening jar with Ball on the bottom. Did they manufacture for other companies because there is nothing on the side of the jar.

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi! Yes, I have a few of these. I believe they are “product jars” - intended for use by other companies for their commercial canned goods. But they work just fine for home canning, too.

  • @chuckBennett-wh9md
    @chuckBennett-wh9md Před 3 měsíci

    We have two qt jars that are Ball Perfect Mason square shoulders with the old mouths and three ribs on the three sides with a big sweeping B on the front bottom on one is a 3, the other has a messed up bottom, no number . Anybody know anything about them?

  • @lorrainesergel9368
    @lorrainesergel9368 Před 4 dny +1

    Do you know anything about Atlas mason jars?

  • @jennmannhardt
    @jennmannhardt Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Rowan!!!

    • @littleacrehomestead
      @littleacrehomestead  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi Jenn!! 🖤

    • @jennmannhardt
      @jennmannhardt Před 5 měsíci

      @@littleacrehomestead That was definitely from Angel 😆 he yells it every time he sees a video in the explore page so he wanted to leave a comment too after we watched your video LOL