Approximate
Date of Manufacture
for
Ball Fruit Jars
q Determine the exact embossing
as it appears on the side of the jar with the word ‘Ball.’ If the jar does not say Ball on the side, it won’t
be listed here. Ignore ‘Made in
q Click on the appropriate link
in the table below.
Commonly
Found Jars
q If the embossing is not
listed, try Less Commonly Found Jars
q Warning: All dates are
estimates. Seldom is an exact date
known. Also, jars would be sold for several
years after production had ceased, using warehoused stock.
q The presence of other
embossings on the jar may help narrow the date.