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Ball mason jars are a type of home canning jar made by the ball corporation. Kerr opened the hermetic fruit jar company, producing some of the first widemouth jars, which were easy to fill and empty. It has 292 pages covering all identified jars at that point in time, glossary of terms, reproduction fruit jars, and patents and references. Did they produce only lids or did they produce jars. Alice produced the first 6 of the fruit jar red books. Collecting antique fruit jars is a field in and of itself. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Each listing contains a short description, which includes color, size and price. Diamond patented 1899 aqua quart fruit jar red book 9 2886. Get the best deals on fruit jar when you shop the largest.

Red book of fruit jarsno 7 october 1993 edition open library. Feb 05, 2020 rich in antioxidants, fiber, and natural sweetness, this grabandeat fruit salad in a jar is the perfect makeahead healthy snack. The collectors guide to old fruit jars, by douglas m leybourne. The collectors guide to old fruit jars red book no. It covers jars produced from about 1820 to the 1980s. This book is very handy and lists a large selection of fruit jars. Red book 9, collectors guide to old fruit jars, 2001, by douglas leybourne jr. The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an attempt to address a critical need. The leader jar website a great place to catch fruit jar fever. Picture from 1998 of myself with alex kerr left and george mcconnell right photo taken by jean harbron after the january 1998 indianapolis show these men are patriarchs of the fruit jar hobby.

The jars are listed in alphabetical order and by catalog number for easy reference. Fruit keeper gcco quart ground lip fruit jar with closure. Red book no 11 the collectors guide to old fruit jars on. For centuries, rural farmers and the poor struggled to find ways to preserve food for the winter. Ive found fruit jar collecting to be an interesting and diverse. Revisions for this book have been published in the 2001 edition red book 9. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar ny times.

All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Most 19 th century jars were made in aqua and most 20 th century jars in clear glass. Easton press robin hood paul creswick collectors edition red leather book. Larry munsons fruit jar collection featured in red wing. Of course, you can also use them to organize almost any room of the house. Ive got 10 rye jars going too, so if these dont turn out i wont be broken hearted. An illustrated price guide listing of over 3100 jars.

Antique glassware antique bottles bottles and jars glass jars mason jar projects mason jar crafts mason jar diy ball canning jars ball mason jars. The collectors guide to old fruit jars by douglas m. I plan on waiting another week or so to just make sure they arent going to cover the rest of the bottom. The red book is an illustrated price guide to fruit jars.

There are several good books out on the pricing and history of fruit jars and dick roller of paris, illinois, edits a monthly fruit jar newsletter. Antique glassware antique bottles bottles and jars glass jars ball canning jars ball mason jars mason jar crafts mason jar diy kerr jars. Jul, 2015 get rid of fruit flies with these 6 homemade fruit fly traps. Red book 11, collectors guide to old fruit jars, 2011, by douglas leybourned jr. The ball brothers built a fruitjar empire by mass producing and distributing trainloads of jars across the country and they aggressively took over. The leader jar website a great place to catch fruit jar. Someone gave me an idea to just fruit them from the jars. He estimated very closely how much was needed and this is all the glass left from the run. Here is a photograph of a nice collection of globe jars. The collectors guide to old fruit jars epub pdf fb2. You may browse our archived pages with photos and descriptions of thousands of previously sold jars. Red book on fruit jars by doug leybourne one thousand fruit jars. At first kerr used a metal lid with a gasket, but by 1915 he had introduced a way to make these jars reusable.

The pictures that follow are just a small taste of what is included in the collection. Before ruling out your jar as a worthless piece of glass, consult a reputable book, i prefer, as do many collectors, the red book, the collectors guide to old fruit jars, by douglas m. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Please see photos for a more accurate representation of the item. In this photo, we also show a pair of jars in the color commonly referred to as ball blue. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Red book 12, collectors guide to old fruit jars, 2018, by douglas leybourned jr. I started collecting antique fruit jars nearly thirty years ago minus a few years that i took off to go to college. The globe fruit jar closure was patented on may 25, 1886 by robert hemingray, and most globe jars can be found in pint, quart, and half gallon sizes, in shades of lightice aqua, and orange amber. I finally got around to ordering one of these books, and it is frustrating to decipher.

The collectors guide to old fruit jars for sale online ebay. While five companies are likely responsible for manufacturing these. Fruit jar hall of fame where you can view some of the best fruit jars seen on the internet. An illustrated price guide listing over 3100 jars by creswick, alice m.

News archives the red book of fruit jars i finally got around to ordering one of these books, and it is frustrating to decipher. Look over the new sections titled ball brothers exclusively about collecting ball jars and company related items and getting started info for the person just getting started collecting fruit jars and canning jars. We all collect fruit jars but, along the way, we begin collecting friends. Couldnt find a whole lot of info on the co online either. Larry munsons fruit jar collection featured in red wing magazine wow, does larry munson have one heckuva fruit jar collection or what it happens to include several red wing stoneware pottery jars, as well as 100s of other neat jars.

The midwest fruit jar and bottle club puts on a bottle show twice a year featuring many great jars and usually a fruit jar get together where collectors come to share jars, stories and information. Get rid of fruit flies with these 6 homemade fruit fly traps. The shelves of the museum are in chronological order starting with the oldest ball jars from the 1880s to the latest modern day jars. Larry munsons fruit jar collection featured in red wing magazine. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Red book 10, collectors guide to old fruit jars, 2007, by douglas leybourned jr. I purchased this book because other fruit jar collectors would reference this book as they were describing their jars that were up for bid on ebay. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival.

The terms wax seal or wax sealer usually refer to a jar with a groove around the lip which held both the metal lid and the wax in place. Antique fruit jar hall of fame here are some of the best antique fruit jars seen on the internet. We are collectors and dealers specializing in antique fruit jars, bottles, stoneware, early glassware and related items. The collectors guide to old fruit jars epub pdf fb2type. The jars you see above on the windowsill are jars ive picked up in various auctions, yardsales, estate sales. Dont know much about jars, but them and milks are starting to follow me home. Unfollow red book jars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Red book no 11 the collectors guide to old fruit jars. You can save the soft documents of this book red book 9. Sep 15, 2015 before ruling out your jar as a worthless piece of glass, consult a reputable book, i prefer, as do many collectors, the red book, the collectors guide to old fruit jars, by douglas m. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a.

This shot also demonstrates the stark contrast between true blue and aquamarine. If you are a fruit jar collector this is the must have book. You can find a good variety of interesting early jars for sale at all times here on our web pages. Lists known reproduction jars, as well as a patent date. I love placing them in my windows for the light to shine through. Representative drawing of a number of jars are included. By the early 1900s the fruit jars were dominant in america but were also exported to most of us who have been around for any length of time have accumulated little treasures. Red book of fruit jarsno 7 by leybourne, october 1993. An illustrated price guide to old fruit jars red book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You can use them yearround for all seasons and create something special by just filling them up with fun, creative ideas.

The library a great place to catch fruit jar fever. Fruit jars glass insulators collectors reference site. The author gives the reader a good history of the company that developed this popular glassware. Apr 01, 20 apothecary jars are one of the most quaint and popular pieces of home decor. I found a white lid from the consolidated fruit jar co but find no mention of the co in the red book. Enjoy it as a midmorning refresher or a lateafternoon pickmeup. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure for public health and safety. A good value guide is the collectors guide to old fruit jars red book 9 by douglas m. This page is a companion page to the ball jar collectors group on facebook, set up to answer general questions about fruit jars. Bill lockhart, beau schriever, carol serr, and bill lindsey during the late 19th century and early 20th century, at least five jars were embossed with the name crystal. The purpose of the book has never changed, to list and describe, as accurately as possible, all the known varieties of fruit jars as well as provide guidance in the valuation of same.

An illustrated price guide listing over 5500 fruit jars. Red book of fruit jars no 3 by creswick alice m abebooks. The collectors guide to old fruit jars, an illustrated price guide red book no. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alex kerr was cost conscious because of the gold used in the mixture to create the red color. I tried the search engine and couldnt find anything really on fruiting in jars. The collectors guide to old fruit jars, by douglas m leybourne soft. Includes catalog number, description color, and price. Adding nuts and seeds to your fruit will give this snack more complexity and make it a bit more satisfying by adding healthy fats and more fiber. No doubt, other serious ball jar collectors would focus on different jars. Consolidated fruit jar co antique bottles, glass, jars. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. European storage jars often date into the 16001700s but the modern fruit jar, as found in this country, began to appear about 18401850 with the introduction of cork and wax seal jars and their tin top cousins.