Offering a vintage, antique, aqua LIGHTNING canning jar and jar lifter from the late 1800's. 

 

From a family estate. Excellent condition for its age.

No lid. No cracks or stains. Bail has some rust and there is a 1/2" chip on the edge (photo 9).

Jar lifter has nice wooden handle and is fully functional.

This was on display in my mom's kitchen for years and I don't know where she got it.

Front says:

Trademark

LIGHTNING

Registered

U.S. Patent Office

Bottom says:

Putnam

5.

I don't know the significance of "5."   If anyone knows, please share.

Please consider the photos above to be part of the description. 

NON-smoking home.

 Priority shipping in the US.  Combined and International shipping also available.  No handling charge added.   I use recycled boxes and packing materials whenever possible to save you $$ on shipping and minimize environmental impact.
 
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