Mason Jars
The Mason jar was invented and patented in 1858 by Philadelphia tinsmith John Landis Mason. Among other common names for them are Ball jars, after
Ball Corporation, an early and prolific manufacturer of the jars.
Mason jars are made of soda-lime glass and in the U.S. come in regular mouth 23⁄8 in (60 mm) inner [23⁄4 in (70 mm) outer] diameter or wide mouth 3 in (76 mm) inner [33⁄8 in (86 mm) outer] diameter and a variety of volumes including cup (half-pint), pint, quart, and half-gallon.
Antique mason jars are eagerly sought by collectors, and are bought and sold not only through antique stores, but also on auction sites such as eBay. The value of a jar is related to its age, rarity, and condition. Most antique jars that are not colorless are a shade of aqua known as "Ball blue," named for the prevalent jar maker. Colored jars were considered better for canning use, as they block some light from reaching the food, which helps to retain flavor and nutritional value longer. More
rarely, jars will turn up in amber, and occasionally in darker shades of green. Rarer still are cobalt blues, blacks, and milk glass jars.
Ball Corporation, an early and prolific manufacturer of the jars.
Mason jars are made of soda-lime glass and in the U.S. come in regular mouth 23⁄8 in (60 mm) inner [23⁄4 in (70 mm) outer] diameter or wide mouth 3 in (76 mm) inner [33⁄8 in (86 mm) outer] diameter and a variety of volumes including cup (half-pint), pint, quart, and half-gallon.
Antique mason jars are eagerly sought by collectors, and are bought and sold not only through antique stores, but also on auction sites such as eBay. The value of a jar is related to its age, rarity, and condition. Most antique jars that are not colorless are a shade of aqua known as "Ball blue," named for the prevalent jar maker. Colored jars were considered better for canning use, as they block some light from reaching the food, which helps to retain flavor and nutritional value longer. More
rarely, jars will turn up in amber, and occasionally in darker shades of green. Rarer still are cobalt blues, blacks, and milk glass jars.
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