Sold for A$85
(Hero Cross with HFJ Co inside) / Mason's / Improved. Base: Pat Nove 26 67 / 64. Lid has Hero Cross to middle with HFJ Co Initials. Numerous patent dates around the inner and outer circles. (USA). Household. Jar. Slightly tapered jar. Ground lip. Screw thread. Aqua. Quart. Correct type of glass lid with metai band. 183 mm with lid. 1890s
Excellent. (8.4). Great looking jar with nice crude glass, lots of bubbles. Really shallow bruise to the inner lip of about 8 x 2 mm. A few other minor marks around. Patch of haze inside the back of the jar. Some scuffs and light scratches around. (Jar 799, "The Standard Fruit Jar Reference 2011, Dick Roller"). Estimate: $20-40
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