Ball Corporation began producing Mason jars in 1884, long after John Landis Mason’s original 1858 patent. Ball jars are a brand of Mason jars, much like Kleenex is a brand of facial tissues.

Ball Regular-Mouth Tapered Mason Jar Shop ... and your future favorite mug to drink from. Eleganttime's blue wide-mouth Mason jars come with airtight lids, which make them a versatile choice ...