According to the company, Lance has been selling snacks since 1913. Lance glass countertop and store display jars held peanuts, pretzels, candy, crackers or cookies and were found in many country stores. Lance jars are collected by advertising collectors as well as people who collect country store memorabilia. Lance collectors look for clean bright logos with jars and lids that have no chips, cracks or rust. Lance jar lids were made of glass or brightly colored metal.
Things You'll Need
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Instructions
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One of Lance early logos is two lance swords crossing.
Find Lance jars by doing an Internet search on popular online auction sites as well as by visiting antique malls, flea markets and country store memorabilia or advertising auctions.
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Because Lance jars were well used as display pieces, cracks and chips are common.
Look for Lance jars that have a bright logo and no chips, cracks or crazing. The logo is painted on the jar and sometimes the company name is embossed on the glass lid.
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A magnifying glass is helpful when looking at markings.
Purchase Lance jars that are well marked. Look for company markings on the glass bottom of the jar and the lid.
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A bright and unique logo is more valuable to an advertising collector.
Display Lance jars out of direct sunlight to prevent the logo from fading.
