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Description
Aqua Ball Mason Quart Jar with #5 Logo 1910-1923. Bubbles apparent near Mason, on the bottom and a few tiny ones on the title side.
Category
Antique Bottles
Medium
Glass
Distinguishing marks
Bubbles (note description above). A 6 or a 9 appears on the bottom.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6 3/4 inches high and round top diameter is 2 1/2 inches.
Date Period
1910-1923
History
My grandmother died in 1996 at 98 years old and gave me several of her old items. She was an avid canner.
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Antique Aqua Ball Mason Quart Jar
Item: Antique Aqua Ball Mason Quart Jar
Date Range: Circa 1910–1923
Manufacturer: Ball Corporation
Material: Light aqua glass
Distinguishing Features:
Condition:
Excellent overall with minor manufacturing irregularities (bubbles and light warping). These are expected for jars of this vintage and add authenticity. No chips or cracks noted in images.
Historical Context:
Ball Mason jars were produced in Muncie, Indiana, with logo styles evolving over time. Your jar’s script and color point to the 1910–1923 range. During this period, jars were made using improved semiautomatic machines but still retained unique imperfections like bubbles.
Current Market Value (2024–2025):
Recommendation:
This jar has excellent display value and collector interest, especially with its air bubbles and older script style. While not extremely rare, it represents a desirable piece of early 20th-century American kitchenware. No professional appraisal is required unless selling in bulk or alongside rare lids/accessories.