When were Drey canning jars made?

When were Drey canning jars made?

Drey jars (pronounced dry) were made from about 1917 through the 1920s by the Schram Glass Mfg. Co. of St. Louis, MO and later by the Ball Brother’s company.

Why is there a shortage of canning jars 2020?

Though the mighty mason jar hasn’t fallen from its throne online on sites like Pinterest and Instagram, the major jar and canning supply demand is due to the covid 19 pandemic of last year.

Is there a shortage of canning jars and lids?

Home canning was actually on the decline, so companies such as Ball and Kerr have been unable to meet the unexpected demand for supplies over the past year. That’s right, the canning supply shortage is still going on. And while glass jars can be reused, their metal lids cannot.

Why are old Mason jars blue?

Feeling Blue Those blue mason jars were mass produced until 1937 using sand from around Lake Michigan. It was that sand that gave the glass its blue hue.

What does the number on the bottom of blue mason jars mean?

Many Ball mason jars have a number printed on the bottom of the jar, but this is a mold number that does not indicate the year of production. Rather, the mold number tells you where the jar was positioned on the glass-making machine that was used to produce it.

Is Ball canning going out of business?

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The company that makes Ball Mason jars will soon close its factory in Muncie, Indiana. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to stop in the summer of 2019. Company officials say the decision was made after reviewing necessary upgrades and improvements.

How long do you boil lids for canning?

Lids must be simmered for 10 minutes to “activate” the sealing compound that helps achieve a vacuum seal. Keep lids in simmering water until read to use. (Do not boil: simmering the lids in water hotter than 180° may interfere with proper sealing.)

Why can I not find canning lids?

The shortage in supply of home canning lids, also known as 2-piece canning lids, flats, or lids & bands or rings that began in 2020 is not over. Unfortunately, this shortage created a vacuum for some fraud in the production and sale of canning lids.

How can you tell how old a Kerr Mason jar is?

Check the jar from top to bottom. The Kerr name will be embossed on the glass. There are some general guidelines to approximate the date of a vintage Kerr jar between 1915 and 1930. The finish on a fruit jar can tell you roughly about the date it was made.