The Blue Mason and why they are blue. We have degrees in Bronze Sculpture and Ceramics, why we are sharing. First, the unique blue is directly related to the Hoosier Slide Sand Dune on the shores of Lake Michigan. An analysis was apparently made of many types of old glass and the sand used. The article can be found in the Chicago Tribune [though it is not worth our time to locate it]. This excerpt is from an article published in the blog "Canning Granny." "Normally, high iron content causes the glass to be blue. But "Ball Brothers Blue" and "Hemmingway Blue" are more aqua. A chemical analysis published in the Chicago Tribune: "'The silica content was least of those analyzed at 91.98 %. The sand was third highest in Alumina at 4.44%; very low in Ferric Oxide (iron) at .56%; highest of all in Calcium Oxide (lime) at 2.20%; and with only a trace of Magnesium Oxide." "With such a low percentage of iron, a high percentage of Alumina, and very little Magnesium to affect the color, it seems quite possible that this is the reason for the unique blue color of the glass products of both Hemingway Glass Co. and Ball Bros. Co." "The high amount of lime (a flux), must have helped the glass batch to melt easier and at a lower temperature. This would make the sand very desirable to any glass making operation."' In formulating ceramic glazes, the minerals used and their percentages dramatically change the color and structure of the glaze. We agree with this conclusion: it is not a single mineral, but the sum of all the minerals AND the percentages present in a unique natural deposit of sand that creates the rare blue. We pick these jars up occasionally, mainly for this reason. The glass can never be duplicated.
Thanks very informative. I found I have one with a dropped a and number 13! Cool to know...I also have 1s 2s 3s 4s 7s and an Atlas didn't know the difference or significance so thank you! I also have a sheep nose? one that is a dropped a and an extra L bit the lettering feels as it is worn off a bit it has 3 straight lines at the bottom and an offset 1 with a lot of inclusions? Divots?
I'd be glad to help if I can, but I'm not necessarily an expert. The price guide for fruit jars is an excellent resource. It's The Big Red Book of fruit jars. It's the absolute authority on valuation.
I love them but I have one that is the dropped A, but at the bottom of it on the left is a small number 84 and on the right is like a horse shoe , this is a knockoff right? There is no large number on the bottom of it just the two very small prints. Can you please tell me if this is an imposter? I still love it.
I am actually not familiar with that identification. There were some jars that weren't marked at the bottom, so it very well may not be a reproduction. Also, I'm not sure they reproduced the drop A. You may have a rare one!
We do buy lots of jars, but most of them aren't very valuable. We would buy them, but would have to purchase at a price feasible for our business model.
How you doing, i just found your site on jars because i have a pretty rare one. I got a Ball Perfect Mason, i believe its the one that was made between 1923 and 1933. Instead of the world perfect it actually says pepfect mason. I believe the s is upside down in the word mason as well. I believe the mason jar is the pint size with the number 8 on bottom. Would you know anything about error jars. If you want i can send you pic's.
I may have some rare jars definetly ones I seen no one else but that book is not made anymore. How can I contact you to see what you think of their worth.
You can email us some pictures (backporchgreeneville@hotmail.com). We'll try to look into them. If you want to call in to the shop when we're open, our number is (423) 609-7923.
How can i tell real from replica? Few little bubbles in glass and nipples on the side and off center bottom markings? Also a clear half gallon wide mouth Ball Perfect Mason with what looks like grapes on opposite side and measurements up both sides? The wide mouth ones i have are the center Ball 1923 design. My blue one's are the Ball to the right of the center no underline Also have a blue half gallon perfect mason No. 3 on bottom.
The bubbles and ripples are good indicators of authenticity. The measure marks and grapes are confirmation of a modern recreation. These jars were never intended for measuring. However, the retro look is cool... just a recreation. Real jars have both lines and no lines. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Keep on making these videos. We enjoy the different topics. Thanks
I appreciate it! We enjoy doing them!
The Blue Mason and why they are blue. We have degrees in Bronze Sculpture and Ceramics, why we are sharing. First, the unique blue is directly related to the Hoosier Slide Sand Dune on the shores of Lake Michigan. An analysis was apparently made of many types of old glass and the sand used. The article can be found in the Chicago Tribune [though it is not worth our time to locate it].
This excerpt is from an article published in the blog "Canning Granny."
"Normally, high iron content causes the glass to be blue. But "Ball Brothers Blue" and "Hemmingway Blue" are more aqua.
A chemical analysis published in the Chicago Tribune:
"'The silica content was least of those analyzed at 91.98 %. The sand was third highest in Alumina at 4.44%; very low in Ferric Oxide (iron) at .56%; highest of all in Calcium Oxide (lime) at 2.20%; and with only a trace of Magnesium Oxide."
"With such a low percentage of iron, a high percentage of Alumina, and very little Magnesium to affect the color, it seems quite possible that this is the reason for the unique blue color of the glass products of both Hemingway Glass Co. and Ball Bros. Co."
"The high amount of lime (a flux), must have helped the glass batch to melt easier and at a lower temperature. This would make the sand very desirable to any glass making operation."'
In formulating ceramic glazes, the minerals used and their percentages dramatically change the color and structure of the glaze. We agree with this conclusion: it is not a single mineral, but the sum of all the minerals AND the percentages present in a unique natural deposit of sand that creates the rare blue. We pick these jars up occasionally, mainly for this reason. The glass can never be duplicated.
Great vid, thanks for sharing, very interesting.
Thank you!
Excellent video, thanks alot!
Thank you!
Thanks very informative. I found I have one with a dropped a and number 13! Cool to know...I also have 1s 2s 3s 4s 7s and an Atlas didn't know the difference or significance so thank you! I also have a sheep nose? one that is a dropped a and an extra L bit the lettering feels as it is worn off a bit it has 3 straight lines at the bottom and an offset 1 with a lot of inclusions? Divots?
excellent ¡ ce type est un expert en histoire
Gracias!
I have a blue ball #5 mason jar it say perfect mason on it quart
How would one get an appraisal and how much does an appraisal cost for old canning jars ans zinc lids?
I'd be glad to help if I can, but I'm not necessarily an expert. The price guide for fruit jars is an excellent resource. It's The Big Red Book of fruit jars. It's the absolute authority on valuation.
Is there any value in just the milk glass part of the lid? I find them sometimes where the zinc part is long gone but the milk glass is still fine.
No, not really. They're old and kind of cool, but there isn't much value. Thanks for watching!
I love them but I have one that is the dropped A, but at the bottom of it on the left is a small number 84 and on the right is like a horse shoe , this is a knockoff right? There is no large number on the bottom of it just the two very small prints. Can you please tell me if this is an imposter? I still love it.
I am actually not familiar with that identification. There were some jars that weren't marked at the bottom, so it very well may not be a reproduction. Also, I'm not sure they reproduced the drop A. You may have a rare one!
Thank you my friend hasalotand there wanting to sale them would you recommend someone who buy all?
We do buy lots of jars, but most of them aren't very valuable. We would buy them, but would have to purchase at a price feasible for our business model.
How you doing, i just found your site on jars because i have a pretty rare one. I got a Ball Perfect Mason, i believe its the one that was made between 1923 and 1933. Instead of the world perfect it actually says pepfect mason. I believe the s is upside down in the word mason as well. I believe the mason jar is the pint size with the number 8 on bottom. Would you know anything about error jars. If you want i can send you pic's.
Very neat. Sounds rare.
I may have some rare jars definetly ones I seen no one else but that book is not made anymore. How can I contact you to see what you think of their worth.
You can email us some pictures (backporchgreeneville@hotmail.com). We'll try to look into them. If you want to call in to the shop when we're open, our number is (423) 609-7923.
My husband just found some of these jars. How can he get a hold of you?
Feel free to shoot us a message on Facebook. We're pretty well stocked up on jars now, however. Thanks for watching!
What's the value of a half gallon with a zero and all blue and no later than 1923?
They're not super special. I'd imagine $20, probably.
Is there a lightning bug jar
Not that I know of, by that name. There were a lot used for that, however.
How can i tell real from replica? Few little bubbles in glass and nipples on the side and off center bottom markings?
Also a clear half gallon wide mouth Ball Perfect Mason with what looks like grapes on opposite side and measurements up both sides?
The wide mouth ones i have are the center Ball 1923 design.
My blue one's are the Ball to the right of the center no underline
Also have a blue half gallon perfect mason No. 3 on bottom.
The bubbles and ripples are good indicators of authenticity.
The measure marks and grapes are confirmation of a modern recreation. These jars were never intended for measuring. However, the retro look is cool... just a recreation.
Real jars have both lines and no lines. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
@@BackPorchAntiques it does help. Thank you very much.
Have a good day Sir!
I have Kerr economically jar
Good one!
had to use 2x speed to get to the point
Thanks for watching!
Kerr is another mason jar.
You're right. There were a lot of Kerrs!
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