The smaller and more common vintage jars usually sell for less than $20. However, the vintage green jars or those with special wire carriers can sell in excess of $300.

How do I know if my mason jars are vintage?

AgePontil marks or indented rings in the bottom of the jar mean it was hand finished by a glass blower. Seams also help determine the age of your jar: Seams that go all the way up the jar indicate it was machine made, probably between 1895 and 1915.Color can also help date your jar.

Whats the difference between Ball jars and Mason jars?

A Mason jar is a molded glass jar that is originally used in canning to preserve food. Other common names for the original Mason jar include Ball jars (after the Ball Corporation), fruit jars and simply glass canning jars. All Mason jars are not created equal.