PRESTO Canning Jars

 

PRESTO SUPREME MASON Jar with Top.

Maybe a couple months ago I did a post showing some Ball Mason jars and mentioned some of he other brands.  On the heal is embossed MFG. by Illinois Glass Works.

Unlike many, this jar has its metal top intact, as shown below.

Top of Same Presto Canning Jar.

 The Illinois Glass Co. merged with the Owens Bottle Co. in 1929 to create the massive Owens-Illinois Glass Co.  This jar was therefore manufactured prior to 1929. 

Three Other Presto Jars From the Treasure Coast.

The left most jar is embosssed PRESTO GLASS TOP and on the heal, Mfg. by Illinois Glass Works.

Center, PRESTO and on the heal Mfg. by Illinois Glass Works.

And right, PRESTO Superior Mason, and on the bottom (not the heal) OWENS ILLINOIS GLASS COMPANY.  So this one would presumably be from after 1929.

Here are a variety of jars produced by the Illinois Glass Company.

Presto Canning Jars by Illinois Glass Co.
Source: IGCo.pdf (sha.org)

For much more information on the Illinois Glass Company, which made many other kinds of jars, see IGCo.pdf (sha.org).

By the way the metal tops, if in good condition, are worth a couple dollars.

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