While Ball is perhaps the best-known brand, mason jars are produced by several other companies (including Kerr and Newell) and come in an array of sizes and styles.

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For example, this Ball Mason jar with the phrase “perfect” on the bottom is approximately from 1913-1922. You can now buy the vintage Mason jars your grandma used.

Just like Ball’s standard Mason jars, the Sunshine jars were made for canning, which means they come with SureTight lids for a strong airtight seal. They can keep canned foods fresh for up to 18 ...

For the company’s 140th anniversary, Ball has released this four-pack of pint-sized Mason jars, embossed with a gorgeous pattern that looks (appropriately) like celebratory fireworks.