kerr self sealing wide mouth mason 1915

There’s no way to capture the images here in this wordpress comment box, so I have no way of capturing the images for posterity here in this thread after those ebay links have gone “bad”. (Remove underscore within first part of address). Circling the bottom it says, “Kerr Glass Mfg. Thanks Jennifer! Everything I read is saying that 1904 is the earliest Kerr jars were produced. Any suggestions? Best regards, and I hope you have success in contacting them with your concerns. “H over A” trademark used by Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. Typically embossed on the jar is the date of manufacture, plant location, job number, and other information. ~David, I have a one gallon glass jar that has ahk on the bottom with the number 2000-H-3 then a 4. It was Kerr who, in 1920, started producing jars with a 3 inch opening, which he dubbed wide-mouth. Standard opening and clear. in about 1973. I suspect it might have been one of the articles you came across while doing research. Hi Deborah, They are supposed to be used only once and then discarded. The bottom also has a number 7 and 9. Kerr patented the first canning lids that had a permanently attached gasket, the type still used today. 6 3/4" tall. When I purchase a new box of jars and unscrew the band on the jar, the pressure that has built up inside the jar acts as a propellant and causes the screw band and the flat to explode and shoot across the room. I have to say, you seem to be a thoughtful and patient (emphasis on patient) person, please keep up the good work! Other mold errors include jars embossed “SELL” (jar #1382) and “SEAF” (jar #1381) instead of the correct “SELF”. IPG inside triangle-on heel of amber Clorox bottle. Base of emerald green glass 7-UP soda bottle. The word “patented” in the center of the bottom. I also worked for Kerr. ), that machine-made jars with seams first appeared in 1915. These jars are no longer in production. $32.95. Kerr SELF SEALING TRADE MARK REG. The side says Kerr, Self Sealing without quotes, Trade Mark Rec in a box connected to “Self Sealing” with a line, and WIDE MOUTH MASON in bold print at the bottom. Thanks, Alicia. The Alexander H. Kerr & Company manufacture the ‘Kerr Economy’ Fruit Jars, also the ‘Kerr Self Sealing Mason Jars’, the only fruit jars in the world that seal without a rubber ring. However, those dates are only approximate, and some “Sand Springs” marked types were probably made by Kerr into the 1940s or 1950s according to Dick Roller in his book on fruit jars. Putting the bands on the jars when hot would do the opposite of what you describe. Update, 2018:  Jarden Home Brands (Hearthmark LLC), a subsidiary of NEWELL BRANDS, continues to sell new glass canning jars with the KERR and BALL brand names embossings. Your post is very interesting, and I appreciate you reaching out to share with others here on the site. I lost my job at Kerr Glass, Sand Springs Oklahoma after Ball glass bought it. David. The “AHK” mark was used by Kerr beginning in 1944, and was used mostly, if not entirely, on “packer jars” and product jars (meaning, they were sold to companies who used them to package their products and sold them at retail) instead of fruit jars or canning jars sold empty for home use. A … David, Im trying to date my jar. David. I have a lavender economy jar but it doesn’t have a date on it anywhere. New listing Mason Jar Kerr Wide Mouth Self Sealing Lot 2 Quart Clear Fruit Canning Bottles. Lots of info on canning. Wasp mark on base of Booth Bros , Philadelphia, hutch soda (photo courtesy Raymond Buch). Kerr used the patents to create a revelation in preserving food. At one time they refused to make beer or liquor bottles. I’ve tried to find lids for them but they are a very strange measurement and the wide mouth lids are just a fraction too small. The Kerr lids have gone through several evolutions since 1903 and should never be reused for canning. Fenton “Colonial Blue” Thumbprint pattern candy dish / vase, with ruffled rim. It says Kerr and Economy on the side. A huge economic hit for Sand Springs. It evidently happened in processing as you can see a difference on the rubber rim as well. Sapphire Blue “Eastlake” Children’s Mug, made by Atterbury & Company of Pittsburgh in the 1880s. David. “Robin in a tree” – Mosser Glass Company mug in emerald green, Triangles mark on base of VICKS VAPORUB jar (photo courtesy of John Rich, ARCOROC – FRANCE – mark on base of small dessert bowl. ), Diamond Glass Company, Royersford, Pennsylvania, “Diamond I” or “I inside a Diamond” (Illinois Glass Company), EUREKA design on base of unidentified tumbler / jelly glass, Fairmount Glass Works / Fairmount Glass Company, Falls City Glass Company, Louisville Kentucky (1884-1892), Faroy Glass Candle Holders “FAROY U.S.A.”, “Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this Bottle” Phrase, F.H.G.W. The base of this particular jar only has mold number (5) on the base. From information posted on several websites, it appears that the I-P factory itself was miraculously saved from the fire that followed the earthquake, and was not damaged even though the businesses surrounding the area suffered huge losses. The Economy jar had a wide mouth for easy use. I remember the day we closed and I remember the stories from my Grandmother and Great Grandmother about the day it opened. I have the “AHK” mark listed on “Page One” of the Glass Manufacturers Marks pages Here. Underneath that it says Mason. In 1909 Kerr started manufacturing fruit jars at it’s own glass manufacturing plant that opened at Altoona, Kansas. Two questions: In eastern Oklahoma there is the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, was he a glass maker? Weeks later when he looked upon the destruction of San Francisco his factory was still standing and not one jar was broken. An internet search should bring up their website, or some way to contact them directly. The “FF in a circle” was their logo, the “18A” is the mold number. Hi Judi, I assume the jar dates from sometime in the late 1910s into the 1920s, possibly 1930s. 3 Vtg Mason Jars - Kerr Self Sealing Wide Mouth & Presto Supreme - Pint Quart. Told people to buy homes, cars etc. I think most, if not all, of the information was posted by Richard Cole. One has the mark with 15, 04, and 9. Thanks again for your post! I would guess there were minor variations in the side ribbing and base markings over the years. Ball Quilted Crystal Regular Mouth Half-Pint 8 Oz. It was either sold empty as a drinking mug or a floral vase, or perhaps was sold already filled with dry pasta, beans, colored sand, etc, or contained aromatic wax and was sold as a candle. If the finish on the base is smooth on the lip of the jar, it usually means the jar was machine-made after 1915. Has a wide mouth with one lip just over a 1/4″ wide (no screw on lid design). That is true of most (not all, but most) machine-made glass containers. Jars with manufacturing defects are avidly sought by antique jar collectors, so you have a nice piece! David. Kerr, in 1915, .… The “10” is probably the plant location code. According to “The Fruit Jar Works, Volume 2” (Alice Creswick, 1992, page 71), your particular jar may date between about 1915 and 1919. Alexander H. Kerr was a devout Christian who believed in paying his tithes no matter what, and believed that God had showed him His mercy and kindness by sparing the factory from destruction. $29.98. Alexander H. Kerr also founded the Hermetic Fruit Jar Company in the same year. I took pictures of the jar and the lid. They’re the old wire bale type with “Kerr Class Mfg Co Chicago ILL” stamped on the bottom. I think your jar also has the word “MASON” underneath the “TRADEMARK REG”, correct? I was able to date a lot of the Ball jars thanks to a chart ~ if it is correct ~ but I haven’t been able to find anything to help me with the others! A staple of the canning and storage world, this wide mouth jar is the perfect size for so many things! I cannot say exactly what years that exact type was made, but the earliest jars with the “SELF SEALING” phrase on them were introduced approximately 1915. The Kerr name will be embossed on the glass. Glass Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, 12 Count/box (2 Box) S & H: see site. The bubbles (in themselves) are NOT an indication of whether a jar is handblown or machine-made. David, I just wanted to say that I am very impressed that you would take the time to post this response to Jan Hansen’s comment. The Kerr Self Sealing Mason jar was developed by the Hermetic Fruit Jar Company, founded by Alexander Kerr in 1903. In my case, there were few family members that did not. David, My mother was mentored by Ruth Kerr in the 1950’s if I got the time frame from her correctly. Thanks so much David! Later, the "Economy" was dropped, and the Kerr name was featured prominently, along with "Self Sealing", as 'Kerr Self Sealing Trademark Reg'. Does 1920’s-30’s sound right? Hi Jeremy, I’ve seen people post about other misspellings but not that one. C. IHMSEN & SON – PITTSBURGH – dark amber squat ale bottle, Castle logo used by Gibraltar Crystal (photo courtesy of Myles Yaksich), “W in a diamond” used by Westite Glass Company, as it appears on the base of a jade green milkglass vase (photo courtesy of Abby Chovanec). In 1913 Mr. Hubbard came to Oklahoma and in company with his former partner, Mr. Kelly, erected at Sand Springs a glass factory, the same being placed in operation under the firm name of Kelly & Hubbard. While cleaning out from under my parents house, I found some Kerr jars that were very different from I have seen!! Patricia, Is the letter that is with it a plant identity? No Lid. Thank you so much for this informative website. You might try searching ebay with various keywords to find similar jelly glasses on that site. Hi Tony, Hi Debbie, $8.80 shipping. Or, another possibility is are you at a high altitude? It is an INFORMATIONAL website for people interested in learning about glassware such as bottles, fruit jars, insulators, tableware, fishing floats etc. Box says #505 12 quarts with Bands & Lids, Kerr Regular mason jars with a green and yellow logo on box, for home canning & freezing. 8.31 wide mouth. There would be no increased value just because a particular jar bears the mold number “1” instead of “6”, or another number for that matter. I believe you are under the mistaken impression that my website is connected with the makers of Kerr jars. They were boxed at the Sand Springs Oklahoma Plant.. Have any clue on what War that was? I also have The jar described above, as well as several other Kerr wide mouth Economy & Self Sealing jars from the general era. 6 NEW Boxes of 12 Kerr WIDE Mouth Lids For Mason Jars Canning Kerr Metal Mason Jar Lids, Wide Mouth, 12 Count: Wide-mouth mason jar lids create an airtight seal to keep food preserved Metal mason jar lids feature the quality craftsmanship trusted by generations of canners Includes 12 mason … Owens-Illinois Glass Company trademark/logo – Diamond – Oval- I entwined. If that’s the case, it’s probably not going to be an easy job finding them. Best regards, David, One hundred years ago on August 31, 1915 the patent was granted for Kerr Wide Mouth Mason Jars and Kerr Mason Jars “self sealing brand”. The representatives told people they would be there for a long time. Unfortunately, it seems this type of sad economic scenario has happened in quite a few “glass towns” around the country, especially over the last several decades, with many people ending up without a job after working in the glass industry for many years. That catalog number covers the half pint, pint, quart and half gallon sizes, in both round and square variants. Any idea when this could have been produced? “Angular” Glass Containers Corporation mark, used beginning circa 1933- 1960s? I believe you are describing jelly cups or “jelly glasses” which were made by Kerr for home canning (making homemade jelly and jam). ~David. Info. Kerr used the patents to create a revelation in preserving food. David. But, in general, as time passed the quality of containers has become better and better, and bubbles and other flaws in more modern utilitarian glass are less common. I found a file listing various glass commemorative fruit jars (made by several companies) posted online, it is an Excel data file, hosted by the fruitjar.org site, and the web address is here (using a URL shortener so this fits better onto the webpage) : https://bit.ly/2H74XoX Shipping $15.93. Hi Donna, Please bookmark this site (mark it as a "Favorite") and I hope you will return often. I hope this helps a little, Going through a bunch of jars that came with the house when I bought it, most of them seem to be from the mid-70’s, but one of the odd-ball jars I’ve been trying to find information on might be older… Reading other comments, the number in the threads of the jar might indicate 1945? I have the same jar! Alexander H. Kerr founded the Hermetic Fruit Jar Company in 1903 and among the first commercial; products were the Economy and Self Sealing jars. There is an insert of Harry Sr’s portrait. I also realized this jar is listed in the “RED BOOK — the Collector’s Guide to Old Fruit Jars” and is listed as a quart jar, Jar #1388-4. Pre-Owned. I was touched honestly and if u ever have any of them bottles I sure would love to have them or even look at them. Pre-Owned. Check for the style of the jar. I am assuming the “Kerr 112” style jelly glasses were made for quite some time, since some of them have the “Angel & Crown” graphic embossed on the bottom, but others do not. Not sure I want to buy your jars anymore. C $26.12. I did manage to find some photos of what they should look like and that’s what it seems to be. Up for sale from my Mom's estate of dolls and collectibles is an antique 1915 Kerr Self Sealing Wide Mouth Mason canning jar. Kerr canning jars have a number on the bottom, what is the highest number on the jars? I have information about those and MANY other different glass companies and factories, and lists of glass marks found on the bottoms of many kinds of bottles and jars, all the way back into the 1800s. And although I don’t remember making any insulators there, we did have them on display and we did supply glass for the insulators to be made from. The reason I mentioned the seams is that I had read (maybe in one of those bogus articles? Many older bottles and jars have bubbles and other flaws in them. I discovered a small 32 page brochure, Recipes for Home Canning Kerr Economy Jar date 1915 of my grandmothers. Vicki, Any ideas anyone? Also the engineering department was based in that plant and a number of those employees did the machine installation in Wilson. bottom has kerr glass mfg co. sand springs, okla., glass lid has, to open insert knife below rubber, 19. if u like it sent me a pm or email dakotabob25@gmail.com Duraglas trademark on base of generic amber half-gallon bleach jug. I have nothing at all to do with the Kerr company or it’s company successors. When the furnace was worked on the preacher would come and rededicate it and pray for all the workers. Thank you very much for your kind words! The say KERR GLASS MFGCO,SAND SPRINGS OKLA around the perimeter of the bottom and then 9PAT JUNE 9 1903 in the middle on the bottom. NOTE: Because of time and energy constraints, I can no longer answer all emails personally, but you may contact me directly at: david__russell59 "at" att.net. By the way, many earlier machine-made containers have bubbles in the glass. Besides my husband and I went to an antique shop today and I got my first clear glass insulator that is embossed with Armstrong. $24.99 + shipping . I remember touring the plant in Santa Ana in 1966 or 67. [10] Mold number “47” on the base of a clear glass soda bottle made by Owens-Illinois. Under the vigorous and well-ordered control of these progressive business men the enterprise has been developed to large and substantial proportions and constitutes a valuable addition to the industrial activities of Oklahoma. Alltrista acquired the assets of Kerr Group, Inc.  in March of 1996, in effect, ending the company name “KERR” as an actual glass manufacturer. You are a hundred percent right on the information on where insulators were manufactured at. Any idea on age and the Landore significance? This site is called “GLASS BOTTLE MARKS” and is primarily intended for antique and vintage glassware collectors and historians. Lindsey, I really don’t know, but I would estimate it was made sometime in the 1920s-1930s period. Shallow bowl with original Anchorglass label, circa 1950s? Even more imperfections to this funky jar. Boyd glass “chick salt” covered dish in lilac glass. It is much appreciated! I wanted to add just a bit of info to your post. Time left … These jars typically have a number embossed on the bottom called "mould numbers." Take care, David. Yes indeed, it’s SO hard to read because there is a dime sized air bubble where the ORT should be! Soon thereafter, Ball copied the design and started producing wide-mouth jars as well. Someone was asleep at the line with this one! I have one that has this date stamped on the bottom of it in almost perfect condition.. I found Atlas, some kind of honey jar with a squared pattern all over it, and one Presto quart jar! This piece measures 11 inches in diameter. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. I have no connection at all with the makers of any of the KERR jars, new or old. Inspecting bottles and jars for flaws. Freeze perfect soup … ADVERTISEMENT C $21.64 or Best Offer +C $37.73 shipping I don’t know, but perhaps a reader can tell us. In the center it has Kerr and underneath that, underlined and in quotations Self Sealing. Kerr has had glass manufacturing plants located at:  Altoona, Kansas (from 1909-1912);  Sand Springs, Oklahoma (1912 to 1992);  Huntington, West Virginia (from 1933; this plant closed December 7, 1982 – information from Mike Harmon);  Santa Ana, California (1943-1992);  Plainfield, Illinois (1964-1996);  Dunkirk, Indiana (from 1968);  Millville, New Jersey (from 1968- see more information on the Millville location at the Whitall Tatum Company page); Wilson, North Carolina (built 1978, acquired by National Can Corp in 1983),  Maywood, California (acquired in 1983 and included the same year in a group of 4 Kerr factories acquired by National Can) and Waxahachie, Texas (from 1968 to 1983 when acquired by National Can). The bottom is stamped and hard to read, but I made out: Kerr Glass Mfg Co Landore (and there is a) J (It also has a patent date of 18?3). This mark has 3 lines outside the diamond, indicating production between 1993-1998. One Vintage CHIPPED Kerr Self Sealing Mason Wide Mouth Clear Half Gallon Sized Jar with New Modern Metal Lid and Band B905 CatfishJarRescue. I appreciate the information…… very timely!! David. David. I cannot tell you exactly how old they are, or how long the general “type’ was manufactured, but I can say from personal memory that we (my parents, to be more exact) bought some of similar type during the 1970s or 1980s. I have some wide mouth Kerr Economy jars that glow green under a blacklight just like vaseline glass. https://blog.cmog.org/2012/10/25/the-glass-coffin/, Thanks for your post and I hope this helps!

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