Canning Supplies Now Collector's Cash

Running across this shelf of old canning bottles reminds me of our family canning days.  Memories of a hot house, boxes of fruit waiting to be  peeled, sliced and plopped into crystal clean, glass spheres.  A watery syrup filled in the spaces, and a teaspoon of salt was added.

Next a clean dish cloth wiped off the rim before a Kerr lid was carefully placed on top and metal ring twisted the contents closed.  The hot water bath awaited seven quart jars or only four two quart Mason ones.  These are two quart bottles in the picture stored away years ago forgotten and collecting dust.     These are definitely a collector's item now.