Some have bubbles. No Lid. According to Toulouse (1971:306), the use of the cursive Kerr began at least as early as 1912; however, the Kerr (cursive) trademark was officially registered on February 14, 1933 (No. The other leading maker of canning supplies, Alexander H. Kerr, created the Hermetic Fruit Jar Company in 1903, to make Economy and Self-Sealing glass jars. 1 grade peanuts. The other Kerr jar has a standard metal lid. first bottle is a jumbo brand 1 lb. There are two Kerr Self-Sealing Mason jars. Jars have numbers on the bottom. 6. This is an authentic, one of a kind, instant collection!! It has a 1915 patent date. peanut butter, the frank tea & spice co., cincinnati, o. back heel embossed made from no. Antique Red Cross Drug Store Red Oak Iowa Kerr Self Seal Mason Jar 1915 . 5. Condition is Used. Aug, 31 1915. Reproductions of some of the most valuable mason jars date back almost 40 years. They were first made in Altoona, Kan., and Sand Springs, Okla., where natural gas was plentiful. This 1870 piece sports a unique glass liner just inside the metal lid. Kerr jars first had a metal lid with a permanently attached gasket. $4.99 + shipping. There are also a Atlas Strong Shoulder jar and an Easy-Pak Mason. I Found this Old Kerr-Mason-Jar 31 Years ago On the Property I grew Up on. 1915 Antique Kerr Self Sealing Mason Jar Quart Clear Glass, Sand Springs OK. $8.00 + shipping. 301,111) with the first use claimed as May 12, 1915. Jars are in excellent condition. Vintage Kerr Self Sealing Widemouth Square Mason Jar Clear Glass 1/2 Gal/64 OZ. The Easy-Pak Mason seems somewhat rare (at least around here) as we've never seen one before. Food preservation has always been essential to human survival. Will combine shipping. 1915-1919 is a date range quoted by some early researchers (Alice Creswick or Dick Roller) concerning the earlier variants of the Self-Sealing jars, as the patent (patent # 1,152,107) was issued on August 31, 1915 to Alexander H. Kerr for that style of preserving jar. the cursive “Kerr.” These include the Kerr Economy, Kerr Glass Top, Kerr Self Sealing, and other variations. Standard opening and clear. The History of Mason Jars. Cat/Smoke Free home. Released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. From United States. $7.95 + shipping. bottom has jumbo good enuf for me and 5. next is a kerr self sealing wide mouth mason, has a yellowish color to it. Vtg Kerr Wide Mouth Mason Quart Canning Jar 32 oz Self Sealing. One of them it a wide mouth with a metal and glass lid. The Kerr Economy and Kerr Self Sealing jars were developed in 1903. Kerr self-sealing jars and the Kerr Economy. Prior to this detail, Hero users often com- plained about food going bad. How to Find the Date of a Kerr Fruit Jar. SELF-SEALING JAR BY KERR. Vintage Kerr Quart Mason Jar "Self Sealing" Pat. (When heated, it would melt to create a seal.) Jar is embossed PAT AUG 31 1915 SAND SPRING OKLA on bottom. Jar is in excellent antique condition with little wear for its age and a gorgeous Pre-Owned. This listing is for a gorgeous antique Kerr Self Sealing Mason Jar filled with vintage button cards. THE IMPROVED JAR BY HERO. C $36.79. VALUE: $200.