A vintage blue Ball Perfect Mason pint jar with a zinc screw lid — number 10 on the base — packed full of a curated collection of small found objects and saved treasures. This is the kind of jar that used to sit on a shelf in a workshop, a sewing room, or a kitchen counter, growing a little more interesting every year.
The jar is the classic aqua blue Ball glass, embossed "BALL Perfect MASON" on the body.
The zinc lid shows honest age and patina. Inside is a full pint of small collected things assembled over time — not a random grab, but a thoughtfully saved accumulation.
What's Inside
Visible in the photos:
- Monopoly Community Chest card — © 1960 Parker Brothers — "Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200"
- Vintage Michigan license plate validation tab — LX 4560, MICH 69, Water Winter Wonderland
- Green plastic army men / toy soldiers
- Small blue plastic toy car
- Small metal toy train
- Assorted buttons — various sizes, colors, and materials including black, tan, and cream
- Marbles
- Crystal-style faceted buttons or decorative pieces
- Small Cracker Jack-style prize figures and charms
- Small plastic figurines — including what appears to be a chicken or bird figure
- Assorted small trinkets, charms, and found objects
The Jar
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Jar: Ball Perfect Mason, pint size, aqua blue glass
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Base marking: Number 10
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Era: Ball Perfect Mason jars in this style were produced approximately 1913–1960; contents suggest 1960s–1970s accumulation
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Lid: Zinc screw lid, age-appropriate patina
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Sold: As shown — jar, lid, and all contents included
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Jar is intact — no cracks or chips visible on body or rim
- Classic aqua blue Ball glass color is vivid and clear
- "BALL Perfect MASON" embossing clearly readable
- Zinc lid is present and functional; threads intact
- Contents are varied, colorful, and interesting — the jar photographs well
- Michigan 1969 license plate tab is a specific and dateable piece
- 1960 Parker Brothers Monopoly Community Chest card is readable and intact
Issues / Wear
- Zinc lid shows age oxidation and surface patina — expected and appropriate for the era
- Some contents show age wear — individual items not individually assessed
- Not all contents fully visible in photos — sold as shown, jar and all contents included
- No condition notes provided by seller — graded from photos only
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured. Jar and all contents included.
Collector's Notes
The Ball Perfect Mason jar in aqua blue with zinc lid is a collectible on its own — produced from approximately 1913 to 1960, the number 10 base marking is a mold number used by Ball Brothers Glass.
The contents add a second layer of interest: the 1969 Michigan license plate tab places the jar's accumulation in a specific time and place, and the 1960 Parker Brothers Monopoly card is a dateable piece with its own collector appeal.
Together, the jar and contents are a small time capsule of mid-century American life — the kind of thing someone saved because saving small things mattered.
A display piece for anyone who keeps a curiosity shelf, collects mason jars, or just likes objects that come with a story already started.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
