Fruit jar reference book

Hundreds of additions and revisions expanded section on reproduction jars canadian, australian, and other foreign jars widely updated revised pricing based on many sources of reference were very sorry but we only able to. When julian harrison toulouses fruit jars was published in 1969, it was called remarkable, scholarly, encyclopedic, and the definitive book on fruit jars and seals. The next event was the fruit jar gettogether which started. Before ruling out your jar as a worthless piece of glass, consult a reputable book, i prefer, as do many collectors, the red book, the collectors guide to old fruit jars, by douglas m. John mason patented his fruit jar on november 30th, 1858. I purchased this book because other fruit jar collectors would reference this book as they were describing their jars that were up for bid on ebay.

The standard fruit jar reference hardcover january 1, 1983 by dick roller author. It is a strongly embossed jar with very good luster and clarity. Cross referenced with dick rollers standard fruit jar reference. I thought i would order a case but definitely not now. About the only absolute 7up green found in fruit jars are the flaccus pints and the safety valve jars. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. A common zinc screw top ball jar is worth a buck in a pint size, but the same jar in half pint size is worth a 120 times as much. Books on antique bottles and glass historic glasshouse.

The color we call emerald green is sometimes referred to as 7up bottle green, which provides a familiar reference. The standard fruit jar reference 2011 long anticipated, now. These guides will help you identify which jars you have, and which ones you want to look for. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Representative drawing of a number of jars are included. Both of these books have excellent, relatively comprehensive, historical information although both are long out of print and difficult expensive to obtain, even on the. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. For fruit canning jars, alice creswicks two volume the fruit jar works 1987 and dick rollers the standard fruit jar reference 1983 are the classics in the field. My one problem with the product on amazon is the price. Canning jars of canada record book and price guide. I bought this book to educate myself on recognizing fruit jar value, reproductions, history, etc. A new mason jar collector should look for jars from a variety of years and made by several companies, such as ball, atlas and kerr. Volumes in blue have a hyperlink, some to the complete document.

Dick rollers the standard fruit jar reference edited by. The collectors guide to old fruit jars for sale online ebay. It was a quick and easy read, makes a nice reference, but i rarely refer to it now. Representing several years of effort, this new 2011 version has been completely revised, updated, and expanded by jerry mccann and barry bernas. I now prefer the collectors guide to old fruit jars and 201220 fruit jar annual. Oct 24, 2011 but this great reference book is obviously intended for the more elite high end collector and not for a humble fruit jar lover such as myself. See more ideas about mason jars, ball jars, vintage jars. Whether youre a newbie, or a longtime collector of fruit jars, youll want these latest updates to 2 classic fruit jar guides. The list of embossed markings below has been extracted, with permission, from the invaluable reference book the fruit jar works, volume 1 compiled by alice creswick which was published in 1995 by douglas m. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. For centuries, rural farmers and the poor struggled to find ways to preserve food for the winter. This is a top sealing jar with an old style neck and full wire bail. What should i look for when starting a mason jar collection. Wood wilson, consistently rebuilt and even expanced the business into two other locations.

The standard fruit jar reference download ebook pdf, epub. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Dick rollers goals and accomplishments an overview of canning history comprehensive jar list patents and trademarks fruit jar pioneers company histories. Dick rollers the standard fruit jar reference edited. If you can justify the cost of this book in your budget i envy you but, for myself, i am still counting pennies to buy a few lower end ball jars. Hundreds of additions and revisions expanded section on reproduction jars canadian, australian, and other foreign jars widely updated revised pricing based on many sources of reference. Students of the social sciences, economists and historians will find it to with a resurging interest in the home preservation of foods and the elevation of the earlier types of fruit jars to prize collectors items, a book on the subject of home canning jars and. Newly reprinted in 2005, it is available for a new generation of bottle collectors.

One thousand fruit jars 1752 by bill schroeder price. However, later, in a february 1996 fruit jar newsletter, dick states that a jar made on an f. The standard fruit jar reference 2011 the ball jar. Each listing contains a short description, which includes color, size and price. Dick roller, in his 1983 standard fruit jar reference, says that ball triple l standards were made on ballbingham automatic machines. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.

But this great reference book is obviously intended for the more elite high end collector and not for a humble fruit jar lover such as myself. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. This book is hardcover and is the first edition that was limited to 600 copies. The standard fruit jar reference by dick roller, 1983, acorn press edition, in english 1st ed. The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an attempt to address a critical need. 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. Includes catalog number, description color, and price. This book began collector books, a division of schroeder publishing co. So, needless to say, any collectors using that book and its accompanying price guide the red book for fruit jars would use that catalog number to describe that. The best way to determine the exact age of a fruit jar is to consult a research book such as the standard fruit jar reference by dick roller or a volume of the fruit jar works by alice creswick, or ask an experienced collector to look at your jar. This book is an informative and interesting guidebook to collectors. The jars are listed in alphabetical order and by catalog number for easy reference. Fruit jars glass insulators collectors reference site. Heres jerry mccann after unveiling his new version of the dick roller standard fruit jar reference book.

The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The standard fruit jar reference 1983 edition open library. The standard fruit jar reference by dick roller currently out of print a new edition is supposed to be out in time for the muncie gettogether in july, price unknown 4. The standard fruit jar reference 2011 the ball jar ccc. Beset by disastrous fires every few years, the two principals, col. Drawings of actual fruit jar emblems are included in this handy pocket reference.

In from greg spurgeon dear collectorthe longanticipated fruit jar reference volume. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar. Mason jars come in hundreds of shape, sizes, colors and embossing. Sep 15, 2015 before ruling out your jar as a worthless piece of glass, consult a reputable book, i prefer, as do many collectors, the red book, the collectors guide to old fruit jars, by douglas m. Adam and phyllis koch had a presentation volume bound in blue leather as a gift for jerry. They put out a good quarterly journal with detailed jelly glass reference material. The fruit jar works hardcover january 1, 1987 by alice m.

It has a ground lip, glass top, and an iron yoke clamp with a thumbscrew. The pair of emerald green quarts depicted above are actually slightly off to the blue side of a pure emerald green. The ball jar ccc home page this community is being built. The telephone jar fruit mason jar whitney glass works fruit jar vintage canning jar aqua blue tint mason jar fruit canning jars. It tastes very good and there is a crunch to the fruit not mushy. This book has become a standard in the collecting field, staying in print for more than 20 years. Click download or read online button to get the standard fruit jar reference book now. European storage jars often date into the 16001700s but the modern fruit jar, as found in this country, began to appear about 18401850 with the introduction of cork and wax seal jars and their tin top cousins. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. An illustrated price guide listing over 5500 fruit jars. Listing information on availability, closures and history in the glass houses that manufactured or jobbed the jars.

The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. It is important to realize that pure blue in the fruit jar and bottle hobbies, carries significant meaning. Dick rollers the standard fruit jar reference edited by barry bernas and jerry mccann. Serious jar collectors will want the more indepth but more expensive red book of fruit jars. Comprehensive price guide of fruit jars and related packer jars. Lightning fruit jars, another type of mason jar, were not as common as the screwthread version, but they were popular for home canning in the late. Size is also important in determining the value of fruit jars. Includes catalog number,description color, and price. Of course, i had to buy a copy of the jelly reference book, and i was recruited to become a club member of the jelly jammers. Double seal, pacific mason 2 quart, clear fruit jars.

The standard fruit jar reference 2011 is now available. In my opinion this book is a musthave addition to the reference library of any serious jar or bottle collector. Doug is the publisher of the redbook price guide series for antique and collectible fruit jars. About this title may belong to another edition of this title.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The best book ever published about jars in general is the standard fruit jar reference by the late dick roller. Dick rollers the standard fruit jar reference book, 2010. A common mistake is the reference to the color of aquamarine, the natural color of glass, as blue.