Mason jars are also called: Ball jars: in reference to the Ball Corporation, an early and prolific manufacturer of glass canning jars.

What is the difference between Mason jars and Ball 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.

What does Ball Mason mean?

The Ball Perfect Mason was a brand of glass fruit jar (canning jar) made by the Ball Bros. Glass Manufacturing Company. Glass jars with this embossed marking was the most popular jar for home canning ever produced in the United States.

What is a ball perfect mason jar worth?

An antique Ball brand perfect Mason jar sold on eBay for about $80, likely because its deep olive green color is relatively rare. According to Country Living, an upside-down Ball canning jar designed to rest on its lid is relatively rare and made between 1900 and 1910. Its valued at about $1,000.