BEST dated 1858/1868 Eagle canning fruit jar - MINT Start Price USD 195.00 Current Price USD 240.01 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location West Columbia - 1ST Capitol Republic of Texas See more about 'BEST dated 1858/1868 Eagle canning fruit jar - MINT ' Description EAGLE encircled by PATd DEC 28TH 1858 REISD JUNE 16th 1868. Aqua quart. Character plus: magnificent swirls, bubbles, and whittle marks. Original iron yoke thumbscrew clamp and perfectly matching glass lid.Simply perfect. The jar is pure mint—not the least bit damaged, not even scratched except for a touch of wear on the base. The clamp is lightly rusted but not at all pitted. The lid is as-new mint: shiny, sparkly, and likewise not scratched. BEST example of this scarce, attractive oldie. To enlarge a picture, click on it.   Place a Bid!