New listing unusual deep blue apple green pint ball mason fruit. The hazelatlas glass company was a large producer of machinemolded glass containers. Aqua atlas strong shoulder mason quart, bead or ledge seal, c. How can you determine how old a hazel atlas jam jar is. The hazelatlas company was an actual company from 1902 to 1964.
We receive emails asking, what does the hazel atlas mark look like, as many people confuse it with anchor hocking. Collecting canning jars and the history of the common canning jar. Vintage atlas mason jar 2 quart great sample of history. They also regularly released home canning guides which reflected the knowledge levels at the time. According to one expert, only about a dozen jars like this exist in the world, making. Hazel glass first made the glass inserts that fit inside the zinc lid closures for bottles. The mason jars resurgence is due, in part, to the variety of ways in which it can be repurposed. Hazel atlas canning jar quart size, hazel atlas wee jars went out of business in the 1964. The short production window gives it considerable cache. The emblem was used by the hazel atlas glass company and not anchor hocking. Catalog to access the page that links to all the scans of this very useful catalog. Unlike many of the dozens of glass manufacturers of the era, hazel atlas excelled in that not only did they produce functional and utilitarian glass, but they were the.
Rare old, hazel atlas boyd canning jar, waneta cocoa. Come join us at discount memberships available now. There are mason jar salads, mason jar trifles, or even overnight oats. Treasure trove with images mason jar diy, mason jar. Treasureagain vintage atlas junior mason jar smaller. Looking for history of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball and kerr jars in 2020. We get so many requests to value a piece but without a pic sometimes it is hard. The quart size mason jar is the most common, but the pint sized jar is popular as well. They also produced many of the white milkglass inserts used inside zinc fruit jar lids, as well as many types of milkglass cold cream jars and salve containers. The hazelatlas company was in business from 1902 to 1964. I have found magazine and newspaper ads also radio commercials from this time period advertising this promotion of english breakfast marmalade jars one strawberry or one apple for one cent with the purchase of two packages of kix cereal. Issued only from 1900 to 1910, this jar could double as a dispenser for a coffee grinder. Brady and his associates formed a new corporation the atlas glass co.
While it is okay to use them for storage or even as a refrigerator container, you should never process old jars in a canner. New listing atlas ss mason quart jar in nice cornflower blue color. Google mason jar and youll find numerous sites that evangelize its astonishing utility. The hazelatlas company was established in washington, pennsylvani. In the 40s and 50s hazelatlas was one of the big three jar makers along with ball of muncie, in and kerr of sand springs, ok. The hazel atlas company was an actual company from 1902 to 1964.
This one belonged to my grandma, i am going to put a photo of her inside it. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason. You can use it at a picnic or just on the kitchen counter to hold your silverware or reusable straws. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazel atlas grew out of the hazel glass company, which was founded in 1885 to make opal glass liners for the zinc caps of mason jars. Cuevase, 10 years ago valleyboy, thank you for the information.
The atlas ez seal is a variation of the lightning jar. A hazel atlas mason jar, the h over a emblem dates it to between. See ball brothers glass company page, for a brief summary of that glass company. The hazelatlas company made such familiar jars as the atlas ez seal, the atlas strong shoulder mason the neck didnt crack as easily as the traditional shoulder seal mason jar and the atlas h over a mason. The two merged with other brady enterprises in 1902 to form the hazelatlas glass co. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazelatlas grew out of the hazel glass company, which was founded in 1885 to make opal glass liners for the zinc caps of mason jars. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage collectibles. Says embossed atlas on top of zinc lid, seen better when you wipe it with a damp towel. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. Hazel atlas depression era pastel moderntone platonite.
Feel free to post pictures for free identification and value. Hazel atlas glass company glass lovers glass database. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique. The hazel atlas glass company was formed in 1902 out of a merger between the atlas company circa 1880s and the hazel company. There are many ways to date old ball mason jars, and one of the easiest is to look at the logo. Look for jars embossed with the atlas name in raised lettering. Unfortunately i dont have a value or exact date of this particular jar. A hazel atlas mason jar, the h over a emblem dates it to between 1902 and 1964 this one is more than likely from the 1940s or 1950s. Unfollow atlas mason jar lids to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mason canning jars come in a variety of sizes from the large half gallon size to the tiny one cup size. By 1902, when its name was changed to hazel atlas, the company was a leader in fruit jars, oil bottles, glass lamp bases, and commercial glass containers for. Hazel atlas depression era pastel moderntone platonite dishes.
Take note of any dates or other information on the jars. The few small scratches on the body are extremely light and. Circa 19201940s, im not sure if this era includes all the colors they produced. He patented the mason jar yep, its named after him. In the 40s and 50s hazel atlas was one of the big three jar makers along with ball of muncie, in and kerr of sand springs, ok. Product information department womens manufacturer hazel atlas asin b00gn6qnt2. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball. The f in the shield is often identified as anchor hockings fire king. Vintage original hazelatlas strong shoulder mason miniature fruit jar bank. He participated in the companys evolution from kerosene cans and fruit jars to the threshold of the space age. Tremendous numbers of white boyd milk glass liners the miniature round glass plates or discs that fit inside zinc screwthreaded lids made for masonstyle fruit jars were produced, as well as canning jars fruit jars including the atlas jars for general household use. My mason makes wide mouth mason jar lids for drinking, pouring, storing 2 lids, 2 handles, 2 pour caps, 2 filters updated material and handle 4. Totally covered with hundreds of tiny seed bubbles and some other various size bubbles of which none are open.
Along with the logo, you can sometimes use the color, size, and other distinguishing marks to help date a mason jar. The shoulder seal jars cracked a lot easier because of the pressure of tightening the lids and gaskets down on the shoulders. By 1930 they were one of three major canning manufacturers along with ball and owensillinois. They also produced many of the white milkglass inserts used inside zinc fruit jar lids, as well as many types of. Atlas was the name brand of their most popular line of fruit jars for home canning. And if you bring home some fruit or vegetables and want to can, freeze, make jam, salsa or pickles, see this page for simple, reliable, illustrated canning, freezing or preserving directions. Hazelatlas glass company were in business from the late 1800s until 1964. The old glass cant take the temperature change and. Food and canning bottlesjars are well represented and listed primarily on pages 186232. Oct 10, 20 a hazel atlas mason jar, the h over a emblem dates it to between 1902. The light green glass is clean and clear with no staining of any kind. A hazel atlas mason jar, the h over a emblem dates it to.
Oct 10, 20 a hazel atlas mason jar, the h over a emblem dates it to between 1902 and 1964 this one is more than likely from the 1940s or 1950s. Hazel atlas manufactured tremendous quantities of depression pressed glassware in a wide variety of patterns throughout the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Glass jars with this embossed marking was the most popular jar for home canning ever produced in the united states. This vintage set features 4 cups and 4 salad plates, they are not saucers, but side dish or salad plates about 7 inches diameter. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt goodreads. Usually, the marks are embossed at the base of the vessel along with other letters andor numbers, which generally refer to mold numbersforms. Genuine boyds cap for mason jar 16 with the ha symbol in the center hazel atlas glass co.
During his long and active lifetime, george served the company as bookkeeper, secretary, treasurer, vice president, president, and board chairman. On some jar variants, such as the first ball embossing variant on these jars, logo 5 in chart shown below, used circa 191923 on bpm jars, the number may be accompanied by a letter to the right, such as a or c. 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. This ball mason jar is the result of a molding error, where the logo and name were stamped on upsidedown. Hazelatlas manufactured tremendous quantities of depression pressed glassware in a wide variety of patterns throughout the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Hazelatlas glass company mason jar liner in white milk glass. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors weekly.
They made actual mason jars for home canning, as well as other glass items, such as. Aug 16, 2014 vintage atlas junior mason jar smaller unique size of 23 pint jar next to a ball pint jar. For starters, there was the onepiece screwon cap made of zinc, which created an airtight seal that kept bacteria and bugs out as hot liquids cooled. Hazel atlas vintage clear glass cereal jar with lid collectible storage. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers, charles n. This book is probably the best selling jar and bottle book ever published. The hazel atlas company was in business from 1902 to 1964. During 1940s and 50s, the company was one of the largest producers of canning jars along with competitors ball and kerr. Anchor hocking glass museum history of anchor hocking. Jars may be standard or wide mouthed and were once made in a variety of colors, although modern mason jars are manufactured using clear glass. The hazel atlas company manufactured these pressed glass dishes from 19341942.
This union started a long history which would later produce the largest glass company in the world. Hazel atlas jam jars were part of a promotion used to advertise the new kix cereal in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The caddy and mason jar bands are both painted blue for a splash of color. Ball mason jars, mason jar diy, mason jar crafts, bottle crafts, chalk paint mason jars, mason jar flowers, diy flowers, vintage mason jars, diy hanging shelves. Attached to the bottle typesdiagnostic shapes grouping of pages is a complete copy of a never reprinted, 280 page, 1906 illinois glass company bottle catalog scanned at two pages per jpeg file. I love the history they carry as well as their charm and character. Find great deals on ebay for vintage hazel atlas glass jar. The large h over the small a mark is one of the most common misidentifications. Hazel atlas jar in collectible jars 1900now for sale ebay. The shoulder seal jars cracked a lot easier because of the pressure of tightening the lids and. Antique pale aqua blue atlas strong shoulder mason canning jar with zinc lid aqua atlas. The ball perfect mason was a brand of glass fruit jar canning jar made by the ball bros. The modern design has a definite art deco influence with a pattern of stepped down lines ringing the surface of. He served on the boards of numerous organizations including.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. By 1902, when its name was changed to hazelatlas, the company was a leader in fruit jars, oil bottles, glass lamp bases, and commercial glass containers for. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. The hazel atlas company made such familiar jars as the atlas ez seal, the atlas strong shoulder mason the neck didnt crack as easily as the traditional shoulder seal mason jar and the atlas h over a mason. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby. Sep 24, 2015 the mason jars resurgence is due, in part, to the variety of ways in which it can be repurposed. They made actual mason jars for home canning, as well as other glass items, such as depression glass and milk glass.
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