What canning jars are valuable?

The most valuable mason jars are:

1. Van Vliet Improved Jar – $23,500.
2. Black Amber Magic Star Fruit Jar – $3,000.
3. 1933 Ball Upside Down Error Jar – $1,000. There are two types of Ball upside-down Mason jars.
4. The 1870 Chief Mason Jar – $800. (Photo: gregspurgeon.com)
5. 1858 Willoughby Stopple Jar – $500. (Photo: hoosierjar.com)

How can you tell how old a Mason jar is?

To date an old Ball mason jar, look at the logo on the jar. If the logo is an insignia made up of the letters BBGMC, the jar was made between 1885 and 1886. If the logo is written using block letters, the jar was likely made between 1892 and 1896.

Are Kerr Mason jars worth anything?

Typical values: The value of antique Ball, Mason and Kerr canning jars varies greatly. Typical prics range from $8 to $25 a jar. Look at the books listed above on this page for more details about how to value a jar.

What are Mason jars worth?

The smaller and more common vintage jars usually sell for less than $20. However, the vintage green jars or those with special wire carriers can sell in excess of $300.

Are old canning jars worth money?

Understanding the Value of Antique Canning Jars. Value depends on a lot of factors, but many canning jars sell for under $15. According to Country Living, an upside-down Ball canning jar designed to rest on its lid is relatively rare and made between 1900 and 1910. It’s valued at about $1,000.

Why are old Mason jars blue?

Feeling Blue Those blue mason jars were mass produced until 1937 using sand from around Lake Michigan. It was that sand that gave the glass its blue hue. Those blue jars are not rare. However, only four amber-colored jars were ever made, making it one of the rarest jars in the world.

How do you identify Ball Mason jars?

The logo imprinted on each jar is, by far, the easiest and fastest way to determine the approximate age your Ball mason jar….Rare Finds

1. Logo Imperfections. One of the most common imperfections are misspelled words in the logo.
2. Upside Down Jars.
3. Size.
4. Jars With Original Lids.

Do old Mason jars contain lead?

Ball Mason Jar (year unknown): 43 ppm lead. Ball is the most consistently Lead-free brand I have found (with just a few exceptions.) Conversely, almost all Kerr jars I have tested have been positive for low-levels of lead (20 to 40 ppm range) – with very few exceptions.

What is a ball perfect mason jar worth?

An antique Ball brand perfect Mason jar sold on eBay for about $80, likely because its deep olive green color is relatively rare. According to Country Living, an upside-down Ball canning jar designed to rest on its lid is relatively rare and made between 1900 and 1910. It’s valued at about $1,000.

What do the numbers mean on the bottom of Ball jars?

Not every jar has their manufacture date on the glass, but most have the patent date. There will be a large number on the bottom of your jar. This is the mold number, and unfortunately also has no relation to the manufacture date. These charts tell you the approximate decade in which your Ball jar was made.

How do you date Golden Mason jars?

Ball Mason jars can be roughly dated using their logo. With this chart found on the Minnetrista website, it’s pretty easy to get an approximate date. The Ball jar on the left is dated between 1923 and 1933 because of the absent underscore.