We have a few crown canning jars that were passed down from our parents. most dated on the bottom between 1930 to 1958.
all are in new condition with glass and metal lids in tact. (my wife uses them every year) all have the crown and Made in Canada on them. I also have one that is quite unique, it does not say made in Canada or has a year stamped on the bottom but has the crown emblem and the word “Crown” on it. It is green in colour with air pockets (bubbles) in the glass. Can you tell me what this Mason type jar is and it’s approx. date and origin.
Thank You,
Neil Lawson
Ft. Myers Florida
2.
Kym Snarr | March 4th, 2009 at 14:27
Hello there,
I have the same type of jars with approx. the same dates and also have ones that are green with bubbles and no date. Anyone have information on this?
Thanks, Kym
3.
Pete Hensel Jr. | March 6th, 2009 at 09:23
I believe the crown jars with no date on the bottom are pre 1930′s! I don’t know the value of these jars but would be interested to find out?
4.
Meredith Smith | March 27th, 2009 at 21:44
I collect fruit jars, and started out with Crown jars. What you are looking for in a Crown jar if you want some value, are unique colours, such as olive green, amber, or amethyst. Crown jars in colours like this tend to fetch a nice amount of money.
Another thing to look for is the lip of the jar. A ground lip indicates quite an old jar, as they were hand blown and then had the tops broken off and ground smooth. A ground lip is perfectly flat with a roughness to the touch. “Newer” (I use that loosely because they can still be quite old) Crown jars will have a “machined” lip, which is sort of rounded and very smooth.
The design of the Crown is something to look at as well. There are “Sweetheart”, “Buldge”, “Flame”, “Blend”, and many more! Sometimes these designs will affect the value.
Unfortunately the dated 30′s, 40′s, etc. clear Crown jars aren’t worth much at all – Maybe a $1 a piece, but they are beautiful to display and I have even seen them popping up in home decorating magazines lately! I have many of these myself, they were part of my learning curve.
I would suggest a trip to your local library and search “Fruit Jar” or something similar. There are several price guides for fruit jars, such as “Collectors Guide to Old Fruit Jars, Red Book #10″ by Douglas Leybourne which will list prices as of 2008 with lots of illustrations. I found a book called “The Canadian Fruit Jar Report” by John C. Barclay at my local library. It’s from 1977 but it has been a great resource for me!
Be careful though, as this hobby is addictive. I started out with about 12 Crown pint jars that I found at an abandoned house. I later learned they were worth about $1 each, but it started me on this collection. Now I spend way too much time at antique stores, abandoned places, and eBay hunting for my next jar “fix!”
I would also recommend checking out eBay. I look under
“Listed in category: Collectibles > Bottles & Insulators > Bottles > Antique (Pre-1900) > Jars” You will find lots of lovely jars and prices here.
Hope this helps a little. Get to the library, check eBay, and get helplessly addicted. :-)
5.
Glenn Murphy | April 9th, 2009 at 07:41
Could you please tell me what type of lid gos with the Mid West preserving jar.
Thanks Glenn
6.
Andie | July 19th, 2009 at 17:07
Hello
I just picked up 4 canning jars from an antique store today, but can find nothing about them online. 3 Are quart sized, with zinc rings And glass tops (with rubber seals, still). 2 Are marked “Improved Gem Made in Canada” and one is marked “Improved ‘Gem’ Trade Mark Rec’d”, and is a little differently shaped from the first two. The last jar is smaller, with zinc ring and glass lid (no rubber) It is marked “Jewel Jar Made in Canada”. All 4 are clear glass.I know that they probably aren’t that old (And I paid almost nothing for them) but I was wondering if anyone knew anything about them.
Thanks.
7.
Barb | July 21st, 2009 at 19:39
A few years back I was given a bunch of Crown canning jars from a family member. They have sat in my basement cold cellar for the last few years, but I lugged them out today, while I was making jam. I looked through them all and found that the majority are from 1930′s, 40′s and 50′s. I do however have a few that are the light blue (aqua I think) colour and one that is rather interesting because it is so different from the rest. It’s a very light charcoal colour with no date stamp on the bottom. It has the crown emblem with the code B3 underneath and the word Crown underneath that. There is an indentation on the left hand side of the jar along the seem. I believe I have the glass lid for it as well because it has a slight charcoal colour and has a rough emblem design and the glass itself is more of a bumpy texture.
I tried to find a book at my local library and searched online, but can’t find any additional information about this. I was wondering if the jar is charcoal, or perhaps it is actually a purplish colour and due to a lack of manganses dioxide. It’s quite a pretty jar with just a hint of black charcoal and I would love more info on it.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
8.
Audrey McQuarrie | July 31st, 2009 at 19:05
I have a 1 quart Crown jar that is inperfect in shape and has air bubbles in the glass. It is a delicate shade of aqua blue. It has the crown on it and D1 under the crown. There is no date. It has a glass top. Does anyone have any idea of it’s value?
9.
Jason Coleman | August 2nd, 2009 at 19:36
I have an odd thing here, so hopefully some can give me some info on it. It is an aqua coloured glass lid top for a Crown preserving jar. The funny thing is the Crown is embossed on the INSIDE of the lid, as opposed to the outside like all of the other ones. Is it an error or were there some produced like this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
10.
Peggy | August 3rd, 2009 at 19:10
I also have a Crown like Barb described in a light charcoal colour and also have been unable to find anything describing this particullar colour it has the number 3 on the opposite side of the jar from the Crown emblem and the word crown. Any help or info on this particular light charcoal grey jar would be appreciated.
Thanks
11.
suzanne wass | August 12th, 2009 at 16:50
I am having a yard sale and do not know what to ask for the crown jars with the zinc rims and glass lids, any idea?
12.
Matt Alexander | August 17th, 2009 at 07:21
Just acquired a large number of jars with glass lids, including some boxes of Viceroy Rubber Fruit Jar Rings, which appear to be fairly old.
The rubber is still fairly flexible, with no obvious cracks.
Crown preserving jar with D2 marking, light green, glass lid, metal ring. Bubbles throughout jar & lid. Any idea as to the date and value of an item like this?
15.
Marg | February 22nd, 2010 at 07:26
I have a Half-Gal Green Toned Beave Jar. Excellent condition with only a tiny nick in top of jar. Also I have a 1943 Crown Imperial Qt
with a tiny nick in to lid. Would be interested in what a ballpark price would be for these. Your input would be appreciated.
Thanks.
16.
Lawrence Crump | March 11th, 2010 at 17:26
Is there a listing, somewhere, of manufacturers and location? Canada or United States would be helpful, province or state even better. There are 15 questions / comments on this site. Are answers / comments available? Thanks, Lawrie.
17.
Sandi | March 14th, 2010 at 09:41
I own several Old Crown Canning Jars as well dated from early 1930′s to late 1940′s. I am currently seeking out where I may find and purchase new seals and some Glass lids require replacements…. any sugesstions???
18.
Nancy | March 24th, 2010 at 09:58
Can anyone please tell me where I can purchase Metal Screw Bands for the 1 Quart Improved Gem Canning Jars; the ones that screw down over the glass lids & rubber rings.
Thank you.
Nancy
19.
steve | March 24th, 2010 at 11:36
I have 25 crown and ball jars some green some brown very old would like to get a price on them also many glass lids.
20.
Sarah | April 24th, 2010 at 08:52
We recently moved into an old townhouse and the elderly lady who lived here before us left us about 200 jars. The jars are all Improved Gem Made in Canada jars, I would like to know the history on them if anyone knows or an give us some insight. She also left some Dom Glas ones which are smaller. I am very interested in this!
[...] The granola can be stored for up to two weeks in a sealed container like these beautiful vintage, Canadian Crown canning jars. [...]
22.
Tony | May 4th, 2010 at 12:55
Hi! Does anyone know what a canning jar that is octagonal is called? Like it’s paneled, 8 sided but it’s just like a normal old canning jar. Trying to sell it and I have no idea what it’s called! Help! Has a glass lid with a groove running down the centre of it. ’5302, 0.5 & Co.Ld’ on the bottom. Bubbles in the glass, a light green/blue. And is about 8″ high. What is it? If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it!!
[...] tall Crown canning jar, wooden bowling pin, and antique French linen napkin were picked up at Christie’s. The two [...]
24.
Virginia (Morrow) Charlton | August 3rd, 2010 at 04:26
Are these screw top bands save to use
Where can these metal bands/tops be bought?
We found many old dated Crown. made in Canada quart sealers with dates on bottom and glass tops
need new metal scew bands, where may I buy?
25.
Elisabeth | August 12th, 2010 at 19:13
I recently went to a wedding in Canada and they had pint size wide mouth canning jars, that said “mad in canada’, made by Gem. I would like to purchase these, where can i buy them? Can anyone help me?????
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1. Neil Lawson | January 22nd, 2009 at 17:35
We have a few crown canning jars that were passed down from our parents. most dated on the bottom between 1930 to 1958.
all are in new condition with glass and metal lids in tact. (my wife uses them every year) all have the crown and Made in Canada on them. I also have one that is quite unique, it does not say made in Canada or has a year stamped on the bottom but has the crown emblem and the word “Crown” on it. It is green in colour with air pockets (bubbles) in the glass. Can you tell me what this Mason type jar is and it’s approx. date and origin.
Thank You,
Neil Lawson
Ft. Myers Florida
2. Kym Snarr | March 4th, 2009 at 14:27
Hello there,
I have the same type of jars with approx. the same dates and also have ones that are green with bubbles and no date. Anyone have information on this?
Thanks, Kym
3. Pete Hensel Jr. | March 6th, 2009 at 09:23
I believe the crown jars with no date on the bottom are pre 1930′s! I don’t know the value of these jars but would be interested to find out?
4. Meredith Smith | March 27th, 2009 at 21:44
I collect fruit jars, and started out with Crown jars. What you are looking for in a Crown jar if you want some value, are unique colours, such as olive green, amber, or amethyst. Crown jars in colours like this tend to fetch a nice amount of money.
Another thing to look for is the lip of the jar. A ground lip indicates quite an old jar, as they were hand blown and then had the tops broken off and ground smooth. A ground lip is perfectly flat with a roughness to the touch. “Newer” (I use that loosely because they can still be quite old) Crown jars will have a “machined” lip, which is sort of rounded and very smooth.
The design of the Crown is something to look at as well. There are “Sweetheart”, “Buldge”, “Flame”, “Blend”, and many more! Sometimes these designs will affect the value.
Unfortunately the dated 30′s, 40′s, etc. clear Crown jars aren’t worth much at all – Maybe a $1 a piece, but they are beautiful to display and I have even seen them popping up in home decorating magazines lately! I have many of these myself, they were part of my learning curve.
I would suggest a trip to your local library and search “Fruit Jar” or something similar. There are several price guides for fruit jars, such as “Collectors Guide to Old Fruit Jars, Red Book #10″ by Douglas Leybourne which will list prices as of 2008 with lots of illustrations. I found a book called “The Canadian Fruit Jar Report” by John C. Barclay at my local library. It’s from 1977 but it has been a great resource for me!
Be careful though, as this hobby is addictive. I started out with about 12 Crown pint jars that I found at an abandoned house. I later learned they were worth about $1 each, but it started me on this collection. Now I spend way too much time at antique stores, abandoned places, and eBay hunting for my next jar “fix!”
I would also recommend checking out eBay. I look under
“Listed in category: Collectibles > Bottles & Insulators > Bottles > Antique (Pre-1900) > Jars” You will find lots of lovely jars and prices here.
Hope this helps a little. Get to the library, check eBay, and get helplessly addicted. :-)
5. Glenn Murphy | April 9th, 2009 at 07:41
Could you please tell me what type of lid gos with the Mid West preserving jar.
Thanks Glenn
6. Andie | July 19th, 2009 at 17:07
Hello
I just picked up 4 canning jars from an antique store today, but can find nothing about them online. 3 Are quart sized, with zinc rings And glass tops (with rubber seals, still). 2 Are marked “Improved Gem Made in Canada” and one is marked “Improved ‘Gem’ Trade Mark Rec’d”, and is a little differently shaped from the first two. The last jar is smaller, with zinc ring and glass lid (no rubber) It is marked “Jewel Jar Made in Canada”. All 4 are clear glass.I know that they probably aren’t that old (And I paid almost nothing for them) but I was wondering if anyone knew anything about them.
Thanks.
7. Barb | July 21st, 2009 at 19:39
A few years back I was given a bunch of Crown canning jars from a family member. They have sat in my basement cold cellar for the last few years, but I lugged them out today, while I was making jam. I looked through them all and found that the majority are from 1930′s, 40′s and 50′s. I do however have a few that are the light blue (aqua I think) colour and one that is rather interesting because it is so different from the rest. It’s a very light charcoal colour with no date stamp on the bottom. It has the crown emblem with the code B3 underneath and the word Crown underneath that. There is an indentation on the left hand side of the jar along the seem. I believe I have the glass lid for it as well because it has a slight charcoal colour and has a rough emblem design and the glass itself is more of a bumpy texture.
I tried to find a book at my local library and searched online, but can’t find any additional information about this. I was wondering if the jar is charcoal, or perhaps it is actually a purplish colour and due to a lack of manganses dioxide. It’s quite a pretty jar with just a hint of black charcoal and I would love more info on it.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
8. Audrey McQuarrie | July 31st, 2009 at 19:05
I have a 1 quart Crown jar that is inperfect in shape and has air bubbles in the glass. It is a delicate shade of aqua blue. It has the crown on it and D1 under the crown. There is no date. It has a glass top. Does anyone have any idea of it’s value?
9. Jason Coleman | August 2nd, 2009 at 19:36
I have an odd thing here, so hopefully some can give me some info on it. It is an aqua coloured glass lid top for a Crown preserving jar. The funny thing is the Crown is embossed on the INSIDE of the lid, as opposed to the outside like all of the other ones. Is it an error or were there some produced like this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
10. Peggy | August 3rd, 2009 at 19:10
I also have a Crown like Barb described in a light charcoal colour and also have been unable to find anything describing this particullar colour it has the number 3 on the opposite side of the jar from the Crown emblem and the word crown. Any help or info on this particular light charcoal grey jar would be appreciated.
Thanks
11. suzanne wass | August 12th, 2009 at 16:50
I am having a yard sale and do not know what to ask for the crown jars with the zinc rims and glass lids, any idea?
12. Matt Alexander | August 17th, 2009 at 07:21
Just acquired a large number of jars with glass lids, including some boxes of Viceroy Rubber Fruit Jar Rings, which appear to be fairly old.
The rubber is still fairly flexible, with no obvious cracks.
Do you think these are still safe to use?
Thanks.
13. Matt Alexander | August 17th, 2009 at 07:21
please email matta@ralphthornton.org
14. Heather | November 19th, 2009 at 11:55
Crown preserving jar with D2 marking, light green, glass lid, metal ring. Bubbles throughout jar & lid. Any idea as to the date and value of an item like this?
15. Marg | February 22nd, 2010 at 07:26
I have a Half-Gal Green Toned Beave Jar. Excellent condition with only a tiny nick in top of jar. Also I have a 1943 Crown Imperial Qt
with a tiny nick in to lid. Would be interested in what a ballpark price would be for these. Your input would be appreciated.
Thanks.
16. Lawrence Crump | March 11th, 2010 at 17:26
Is there a listing, somewhere, of manufacturers and location? Canada or United States would be helpful, province or state even better. There are 15 questions / comments on this site. Are answers / comments available? Thanks, Lawrie.
17. Sandi | March 14th, 2010 at 09:41
I own several Old Crown Canning Jars as well dated from early 1930′s to late 1940′s. I am currently seeking out where I may find and purchase new seals and some Glass lids require replacements…. any sugesstions???
18. Nancy | March 24th, 2010 at 09:58
Can anyone please tell me where I can purchase Metal Screw Bands for the 1 Quart Improved Gem Canning Jars; the ones that screw down over the glass lids & rubber rings.
Thank you.
Nancy
19. steve | March 24th, 2010 at 11:36
I have 25 crown and ball jars some green some brown very old would like to get a price on them also many glass lids.
20. Sarah | April 24th, 2010 at 08:52
We recently moved into an old townhouse and the elderly lady who lived here before us left us about 200 jars. The jars are all Improved Gem Made in Canada jars, I would like to know the history on them if anyone knows or an give us some insight. She also left some Dom Glas ones which are smaller. I am very interested in this!
21. the marion house book &ra&hellip | April 26th, 2010 at 19:48
[...] The granola can be stored for up to two weeks in a sealed container like these beautiful vintage, Canadian Crown canning jars. [...]
22. Tony | May 4th, 2010 at 12:55
Hi! Does anyone know what a canning jar that is octagonal is called? Like it’s paneled, 8 sided but it’s just like a normal old canning jar. Trying to sell it and I have no idea what it’s called! Help! Has a glass lid with a groove running down the centre of it. ’5302, 0.5 & Co.Ld’ on the bottom. Bubbles in the glass, a light green/blue. And is about 8″ high. What is it? If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it!!
23. the marion house book &ra&hellip | June 10th, 2010 at 09:03
[...] tall Crown canning jar, wooden bowling pin, and antique French linen napkin were picked up at Christie’s. The two [...]
24. Virginia (Morrow) Charlton | August 3rd, 2010 at 04:26
Are these screw top bands save to use
Where can these metal bands/tops be bought?
We found many old dated Crown. made in Canada quart sealers with dates on bottom and glass tops
need new metal scew bands, where may I buy?
25. Elisabeth | August 12th, 2010 at 19:13
I recently went to a wedding in Canada and they had pint size wide mouth canning jars, that said “mad in canada’, made by Gem. I would like to purchase these, where can i buy them? Can anyone help me?????
26. brenda whitson | August 28th, 2010 at 13:01
what is the difference on the crowns on the crown sealers I have 1926-1950
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