Question:

I have enclosed a couple of pictures of a ball lock jar I have.  I think it’s more recent because of the small wing, but my question is about the mouth.  Did the small wing jars have a smaller mouth/lid than the large wing jars?  Mine measure 4 3/8” across the outside of the mouth.  Is there somewhere I can get a replacement lid?

Thanks,

Todd M.

Answer:

Todd, your 5 gallon Red Wing Ball locking jar has about the right size opening.  With the potteries oval and small wing, your ball locking jar was produced between 1936 & 1947.  I do not know of a replacement lid, but with a little luck, you can find an original ball locking lid either on eBay, flea markets or of course the July Red Wing Convention in Red Wing, MN.  Have fun on the hunt!   Al Kohlman