Sold for A$220
Be sure to fill to top ring with syrup // "Columbia" / Patd (Shield with Stars & Stripes) Regd / Immerser / Wide (CFJCo Monogram) Mouth / Fruit Jar / Foy & Gibson / Melbourne. Base: M (Double ring variety). Household Preserving Jar Lightning type closure that had a patent immerser lid with long stem. Double ring variety. Aqua. Quart. 187 mm. 1890s
Near Mint. Superb example of this jar. Ground lip is in wonderful order with only very minor flakes to be found here and there. A couple of very minor dull spots on the back and some light wear around the top just above the rings. Beautiful crisp embossing. Partial original bail but no lid. Premium example of this particular jar. Grade: 9.25 Estimate: $400 - 500