Rare Amber Ball Jar 1/2 Half Gallon Perfect Mason Zinc

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Vtg Amber Ball Jar 1/2 Gallon Perfect Mason with Zinc Lid ~ 1933-1960 This is an outstanding RARE vintage amber Ball "Perfect Mason" 1/2-Gallon Jar. Amber is a rare color of the 1/2 gallon size. Most of the 1/2 gallon Ball jars are blue or clear. Below in bold are a question and answer from the following website: /~glassman/info/jarfaq.htm Are amber or olive green jars worth more and why? Yes, jars in amber, cornflower blue, olive green, etc. are worth more because fewer of them were made and they are in great demand by collectors. The amber jars were made that way as an attempt to keep fruit from turning brown. The amber glass kept out the harmful effect of light rays on the contents of the jar. However, the jars were less popular with homemakers because the contents were more difficult to see. The embossed "Ball" logo with the underlined open "B" indicates this jar was manufactured sometime between 1933 to 1960. "MADE IN U.S.A." is embossed on the backside base of the jar. The right side of the jar (as you are loooking at the front) is embossed with 2, 4, & 6-cup measurements along with 1, 2, & 3-pint measurements. The base of the jar shows 4 concentric rings and is marked G2. The jar sits 9 1/2" tall. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs to the jar whatsoever. It is in pristine condition! Also included is a porcelain-lined zinc lid, in excellent condition as well. The edge on the lid is smooth, with no rough spots whatsoever. We have several vintage canning jars for sale this week as well... Plus, we combine sales for a reduction in shipping.... So, please check out our other listings by Or, to find the other canning jars, We have lots of really interesting, diverse items from various estate sales and you never know what you may find! We accept international bids and ship worldwide. If you are an international bidder, please contact us with questions about shipping before placing your bid. Shipping fees for international buyers will vary. If you are the winning bidder, please wait to receive our invoice before paying. Good Luck and ! PAYMENTS: Unless otherwise arranged, we expect payment to be made within 72 hours (3 days) after purchase. So, if you win the bid on Sunday at 8 pm, we would expect payment by Wednesday at 8 pm. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! TERMS OF SALE: Items are sold "as is" according to the pictures and descriptions. I have endeavored to photograph and accurately describe every item as to its condition and authenticity to the best of my ability. Photographs are part of the description - I take multiple photographs and in most cases, photos are better than what you would find in a Sotheby's catalog. I am happy to answer any questions during the run of the sale. If you are still not sure about the item, please DO NOT bid until you are. REFUNDS: Refunds are made only if there is a major error in the item description. Most of what we sell are antiques or collectibles, so they will naturally have some wear or age. We make every effort to describe and photograph condition fully. We do not accept returns if you change your mind or simply do not like the item. If we agree to a return, the buyer will be responsible for the shipping fee. Refunds are made for the original purchase price only. Shipping fees are not included. For a refund to be made, the item must be returned in the same condition as when it was originally shipped, and it must be returned within 7 days of receipt. SHIPPING: If you want to discuss shipping options, let us know before bidding on the item. We ship on Thursdays only, and only to those people whose payments have been confirmed. PLEASE NOTE: If your auction ends on a Wednesday, and if you want to be included in that week's shipping schedule, we must have your payment in-hand by 9 A.M. EDT on Thursday morning... read more

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