Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Mason Jar Reversed F

In Bottles > Fruit Jars > Show & Tell.
Fruit Jars102 of 137Mason Jar Iron Cross 1800'sTested and approved by The Good Housekeeping Institute
2
Love it
0
Like it

PostCardCollectorPostCardCollector loves this.
joncliffdogjoncliffdog loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 12 years ago

    Chris0107
    (1 item)

    Hi,
    I picked up this jar today. It has the sloped shoulders and has a lot of bubbles. I am trying to find out why the F is backwards. I haven't seen any like this and if it is rare or valuable.

    Thank you!

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Fruit Jars
    See all
    BALL 1/2 HALF PINT BLUE MASON Jar ~ Antique Zinc Lid
    BALL 1/2 HALF PINT BLUE MASON Jar ~...
    $9
    Vintage Regular Mouth Zinc Canning Lids over a 100 in Stock
    Vintage Regular Mouth Zinc Canning ...
    $2
    BALL HALF 1/2 PINT BLUE MASON Jar
    BALL HALF 1/2 PINT BLUE MASON Jar "...
    $15
    BALL PURPLE MASON JAR Antique WIDE MOUTH ZINC Ring Glass Lid Collector's Edition
    BALL PURPLE MASON JAR Antique WIDE ...
    $27
    logo
    BALL 1/2 HALF PINT BLUE MASON Jar ~ Antique Zinc Lid
    BALL 1/2 HALF PINT BLUE MASON Jar ~...
    $9
    See all

    Comments

    1. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 12 years ago
      I recall seeing this issue presented on another site not long ago. The reply was that the jar was made in 1971 and was a reproduction. I have no idea whether that was ever found to be verified but I mention it in the event searching for reproductions might be helpful or even quicker. I often use the terms fake and reproduction in a search. It usually brings back pictures to compare so I have both original and fake side by side. Searching only for an original usually doesn't show the fake item.
    2. Chris0107, 12 years ago
      Thank you for the quick response!
      Do you have have any links? I can't find any with the F to compare to. ...Or can you tell me what differences to look for? It has the ground lip.
    3. timekeeper timekeeper, 7 years ago
      Definitely not a repro. Listed in Redbook no. 11 as entry numbers 1998 to 1998-2, quart size. Depending on a few other embossing placements, value is 60-120. Nice find.
    4. lwjars, 6 years ago
      I agree, not a reproduction.

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.