Standard Ball  Logos

These are the standard logo authorized by the company on normal production jars.  The distinguishing features are:

 

Ø      Third L loop (See Logo I)

Ø      Ascender or dropped A (Logos 1&2)

Ø      Underscore (all except Logo 3)

Ø      Open or closed bottom loop of the B (Logos 4&5)

 

Hybrid versions exist.  Mold variations are common, especially among the earlier logos, when hand cutting was common.  Date ranges are estimates.

 

 

Logo 1

Triple L

(1900-1910)

The loop after the second L looks like a third L

 

Logo 2

Dropped A

(1910-1923)

The loop after the second L was removed

 

 

Logo 3

No Underscore

(1923-1933)

The underscore and the ascender in front of the A are both removed

 

 

Logo 4

Underscore Only

(1933-1962)

The underscore but not the ascender were returned to the logo

 

 

Logo 5

Closed loop B

(1960-date)

The bottom loop of the B is connected to the upright stroke of the B