Vintage James Keiller Dundee Marmalade Milk Glass Jar with Replacement Lid, Obear-Nester White Glass Kitchen Canister
$14.99
This vintage milk glass jar was originally made for James Keiller & Son Ltd. Dundee Marmalade and features the distinctive "N" inside a square maker's mark used by the Obear-Nester Glass Company.
These opaque white glass jars replaced earlier stoneware marmalade crocks during the early-to-mid 20th century and remain popular with collectors and farmhouse decorators alike.
Details
- Original James Keiller & Son Dundee Marmalade milk glass jar
- Opaque white (milk glass) construction
- Measures approximately 5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter
- Bottom marked with the Obear-Nester "N" in a square trademark and mold numbers 171 and 19
- Includes a replacement white screw-on lid that fits securely (not the original lid)
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks were found during inspection. The glass retains a nice glossy finish with light age-related wear, including a few faint scuffs consistent with normal use. The replacement lid fits well but is not original to the jar. The interior is clean and ready for display or storage.
Collector's Notes
James Keiller Dundee Marmalade jars are collected both for their advertising history and for their simple milk glass design. Examples with factory marks like this are often repurposed today as kitchen storage jars, bathroom organizers, or displayed alongside vintage pantryware.
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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.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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