More interesting facts on jars:It is virtually impossible to assign a specific age to any of these lids. Presumably, the first ones date from approximately 1869. The very earliest versions are said to have been made in transparent glass, with milkglass versions introduced approximately 1871. It is assumed the most of the earlier versions of these liners have the name “BOYD’S” or “BOYD” embossed on them. Later versions may or may not have the name included in the lettering. They were continued to be made in huge quantities for many decades thereafter, with production probably extending well into the 1950s or later. The timeline of markings (which ones came first) is uncertain. Many of the metal zinc lids marked “BALL” (in cursive) come with an insert marked “Genuine Zinc Cap for Ball Mason Jars” (no mention of Boyd). Presumably, many of those were made by Ball Bros. Glass Manufacturing Company. The lids are frequently found by bottle diggers at old dumpsites, or in privies, along with other durable (non-degradable) items such as bottles, jars, dishes, pottery, shards of glass tableware, etc.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 06:34:58 +0000
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