Distinguishing Marks: Bubbles in the glass, a dimple, and a number (6 or 9) on the base
Date Period: Estimated 1920-1923
Condition: Excellent
For Sale: Yes
History & Identification
Your jar is an authentic early 20th-century Ball Mason jar, likely produced between 1920-1923. Ball Brothers started making glass jars in 1880, and their Ball script logo evolved over time, which helps date jars.
The "Ball Blue" color was made from sand sourced from Indiana, which had a natural bluish tint.
The molded bubbles and dimples indicate early manufacturing techniques before fully refined glass-making methods.
The number on the bottom (6 or 9) is a mold number, not a year or specific date code.
Value & Collectibility
Factors affecting value: ✔ Age & Rarity: 1920s Ball Mason jars are collectible but not extremely rare unless they have unique markings. ✔ Color:Ball Blue jars are desirable but were widely produced. ✔ Condition:Excellent condition increases value, especially with no chips or cracks. ✔ Lid Presence:If the original zinc or glass lid is intact, value increases.
Estimated Value:
Common Blue Ball Mason Jar (1920s): $10 - $30
If rare mold variation or error:$50 - $100+
With original glass lid and good condition:$40 - $60
Higher-value variants include jars with unusual embossing (e.g., "Perfect Mason" or rare logo variations).
Selling & Professional Appraisal
If you plan to sell:
eBay, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace for collectors.
Antique stores or flea markets may offer quick sales.
Auctions (like Ball jar collector groups) could fetch higher prices.
If you believe your jar has unique markings, an error, or an unusual mold, a professional appraisal may be useful.
Is it worth anything
I have a box of 12 and this is the only one that is different
Vintage Blue Ball Mason Jar
Item Details:
History & Identification
Your jar is an authentic early 20th-century Ball Mason jar, likely produced between 1920-1923. Ball Brothers started making glass jars in 1880, and their Ball script logo evolved over time, which helps date jars.
Value & Collectibility
Factors affecting value:
✔ Age & Rarity: 1920s Ball Mason jars are collectible but not extremely rare unless they have unique markings.
✔ Color: Ball Blue jars are desirable but were widely produced.
✔ Condition: Excellent condition increases value, especially with no chips or cracks.
✔ Lid Presence: If the original zinc or glass lid is intact, value increases.
Estimated Value:
Higher-value variants include jars with unusual embossing (e.g., "Perfect Mason" or rare logo variations).
Selling & Professional Appraisal
If you plan to sell:
If you believe your jar has unique markings, an error, or an unusual mold, a professional appraisal may be useful.