Set of 20 Antique Blue Ball Mason Jars with Zinc Lids, Circa 1890

A striking collection of 20 antique American Ball Mason jars dating to the late 19th century, crafted in luminous blue glass and retaining their zinc lids. The set comprises ten jars in each of two sizes.

Originally created for preserving food, these vessels represent a transformation in American domestic life: the ability to preserve seasonal harvests and extend abundance throughout the year. Gathered in this quantity, the twenty jars acquire an almost sculptural presence, their silhouettes alternating between two heights and their blue glass revealing shades from pale aqua to deeper blue when illuminated.

An exceptional collection for display on a long table, mantel, bookcase or within a large vitrine, equally suited to rustic, contemporary, industrial or minimalist interiors.

Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Large jar: 7 in H x 3.5 in W x 3.5 in D. Small jar: 5.7 in H x 3 in W x 3 in D.