Old empty honey glass jars -
Roughly 50 empty glass jars with metal lids that used to contain 3 pounds of honey.
I'm guessing the jars are somewhere in the range of 45 to 60 years old.
It looks like the glass jar maker is Hazel Atlas.
My late father was a beekeeper who kept bee hives in Minnesota year around.
Honey is one of a few foods that doesn't spoil with age when properly contained, sealed and stored.
I'm guessing he emptied the jars many years ago and they still contain some honey residue.
The honey can be easily removed my soaking and rinsing with water.
I think the labels are attached with water soluble glue.
Soak in water to remove the labels or leave them on if you collect beekeeping and / or honey related items.
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Caps and lids -
Someone said that 48mm lids will fit these jars.
They said the 5 and 6 lb plastic jugs use the same lids.
See pictures for measurements in centimeters and inches.
If reusing the jars the lids should be replaced with new ones.
New lids maybe found from these businesses.
Betterbee -
https://www.betterbee.com//containers/caps-and-lids.asp?rpp=100
Dadant -
https://www.dadant.com/catalog/honey-harvesting/honey-selling/lids-labels-seals?product_list_limit=all&product_list_order=price
Mann Lake LTD -
https://www.mannlakeltd.com/extracting-bottling/honey-containers/lids/
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Note about the jars -
I've heard that it's unlawful to refill and resell containers in Minnesota.
I haven't been able to verify this and don't know about other states.
The jars were emptied out many years ago but I'm guessing they were never sold to the end consumer so I don't know if that counts or not when concerning the refilling and reselling of them.
If reusing the jars they should be washed out, labels removed and the seals and lids replaced with new ones.
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Purchasing -
The glass jars are sold as is.
There is no minimum quantity limit.
Contact me for price.
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