- She considereth a field (or other "thingie") and buyeth it...
frontThis is my most recent "thrifty" purchase. I paid $4 for this at the same thrift shop/flea market where I bought the J & G Meakins Vine fruit bowl earlier. Isn't it nifty looking? It's a Mason jar, quart sized, and has a zinc lid with a white glass or porcelain lining. It does have a big chip in the threaded neck, which was why it was marked "as is" (!). There were a few other, somewhat pricier jars there, but for some reason they didn't appeal to me as much as this one. I just loved the shape and feel of this one--as well as the price!
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Here's a slightly better detail shot--it actually reads "Mason's Patent 1858" but for some reason top of the 5 didn't show up well in any of the pictures I took. I love the way the old glass has bubbles and sort of "waves" when you look through it. (Click on any of the pictures to see a larger image--you can really see the details then) It has seams, so I know it was made with a mold, not hand blown as some really old jars were. I tried to do some on-line research about vintage and antique jars, and am guessing from what I read that this one is
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I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this--not food storage, even for dry stuff, with that chip in the neck, but it will at some time be put on display or be used to display something. Maybe.
At any rate, this is my third "thrifty", "second hand", "vintage-or-not" buy.
I don't really know what I like yet, or why certain pieces appeal to me while others don't. I may end up with a hodge-podge of "junk" , or I may find that perfect-to-me treasure trove of wonderful things.
I'm thinking the latter.
Want to see what other thrifters are finding or showing off this week? Click over and see the links at:
Thrifty Thursday at Tales from Bloggeritaville
Vintage Thingies at Coloradolady
More Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality
Until next time....
That is an interesting shape.
ReplyDeleteI really like your Mason jar! It has a different shape than your typical Ball jar, which I have way too many of!
ReplyDeleteoooh that is cool, it is so hard to find those original vintage jars now.
ReplyDeleteOld jars are one of my favorite things. Mine hold buttons, marbles, thread spools, and all sorts of other treasures.
ReplyDeleteI think we all find things that appeal to us and that is why we collect them. For some of us, there are MANY things that appeal to us. =)
Don't worry, there is nothing wrong with a hodge-podge of junk....that is the best kind. How do I know...well, that is what I have!! Love your jar, I like to buy them when I find them too. Have a great VTT!
ReplyDeleteNice old jar. I have several but all with glass lids instead of the metal. Pretty neat..
ReplyDeleteWould be pretty with sand, shells and a stubby candle in it for summertime on the back porch!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, and I agree with Jan on what to put into it. EVen perhaps some tomato sewing pins. Like they are canned. How cute would that be?
ReplyDeleteGreat find! I usually only find pink Mason jars.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find.If I had such a wonderful jar, mine would display buttons. Happy VTT..have a most wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI have so many jars including a few like this one. They are so good for holding odds and ends like buttons, old keys, marbles, dominos, game pieces...basically a hand full of anything that doesn't have a home anywhere else!
ReplyDeleteLove old glass & I have some too. You might think about filling it with old buttons or other stuff. Or some of that colored pasta just for display.
ReplyDeleteI love old jars. Nice find.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Mason jar! Those are getting so hard to find! Great price too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Tina
i love collecting old jars and i especially love old Mason jars..nice find :)
ReplyDeleteI have one almost just like it and I turned it into a lamp....I put old buttons and a few darning threads in it...so cute. Makes a great desk lamp!
ReplyDeleteYou really do have a great find there, I think I would display it on a shelf or table with a few other similar items of the period, not necessarily jars, just what ever appeals to you..maybe fill it with old buttons and do an old sewing theme...
ReplyDeleteI just love old jars.
Molly
buttons look really cool in these jars, have fun
ReplyDeleteVery interesting shape...not the usual Mason Jar I've seen before!
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI have several old Mason jars, the blue ones, that I store my buttons in. Great find! Have a great day!
Sherrie
http://splummer-aviewofmylife.blogspot.com/2009/06/thrifty-thursday.html
Great jar! I love the zinc lids...hmmmm...I'd fill it with buttons! Funny how us bloggers love to find treasures we have no idea what we'll do with! Great VTT!
ReplyDeleteI just love a mason jar - they are such good friends. They can hold your ribbons or your stamps or they can be a really original Cloche with Sand and Shells (Leigh's idea) OR they can hold a nice bouquet of daisies. Oh the possiblities of simplicity. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi, it's just me again. Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by...and, also, white dishes are my very favorite. You can pick up little pretty smaller plates at thrift stores, garage sales and etc and they look great on a big white plate. Different colors of napkins, place mats, tableclothes...all can make a great look with white dishes/ Looking forward to you joining us for a Tablescape Thursday at Susan's sometime soon!!
ReplyDeletexo bj
I have not seen a Mason jar that old, it is surely a treasure! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove the shape. Get an emery board and you can sand down the chip so it doesn't get worse, then stick stuff in it...maybe not food storage, but cotton balls?
ReplyDeleteI am late for VTT and am sorry.. nevertheless.. I really like your mason jar. always love those kind of jars.. but very difficult to get one here at my side of the world.. what you gonna keep in this jar?
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend!
That jar has such a beautiful shape, I can see why you fell for it :) Enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteVery unusual shape, that's for sure. Must be pretty old! Lots of options for filling, just depends on where you want to put it, I guess. Great price on something so unique!
ReplyDeleteLove an old mason jar. I have 3 in my studio I use for various things...
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Kammy
I love it! Maybe fill it with old buttons or something and display it in your bathroom?? I find stuff I like all the time, and am just not sure what to do with it! ;) Visiting from Rhoda's party. :)
ReplyDeleteI found a jar just like yours this weekend two. In fact I found 3 different ones. But one that looks very similar in shape & size to yours. I paid $10.00 for mine in an antique store. The other 2 I found at the thrift store. I posted about them today as well.
ReplyDeleteI love your Prov. 32 tie in with "thingie"- too, too funny!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!