Antique Schramm “Automatic Sealer” Glass Jars

This antique glass jar was selected for its quiet character and beautiful typography, but its history makes it even more compelling. Embossed on the front with “Schramm Automatic Sealer,” this piece is an authentic example of early American household glass, produced by the Schramm Glass Company in the early 20th century.

Schramm jars were designed during a period of innovation in home food storage, when manufacturers were developing improved self-sealing systems prior to the standardization of modern Mason jars. The term “Automatic Sealer” refers to an early self-sealing concept intended to make everyday storage and canning more reliable for the home. These jars were utilitarian by nature, which is exactly why surviving examples carry such honest wear and patina today.

The thick, clear pressed glass, softly rounded shoulders, and elegant cursive embossing give this jar a timeless presence that works beautifully in interiors. Interior residue, surface wear, and small imperfections are present and expected, offering a genuine reflection of age rather than perfection. I chose this piece specifically for how effortlessly it styles, equally at home on a kitchen shelf, in a pantry, or layered into a bathroom or workroom vignette.

Whether used to hold matches, brushes, cotton stems, or left empty as a sculptural object, it brings texture, history, and authenticity to a space without feeling precious.

These were sourced from one of my favorite antique dealers in western North Carolina who has been in the business forever. 

Details

• Maker: Schramm Glass Company

• Origin: United States

• Embossing: “Schramm Automatic Sealer”

• Material: Clear pressed glass

• Estimated Date: Circa 1905–1920

• Sold individually

• Size: approx 7" tall

• Each jar varies slightly in wear, clarity, and character. Multiple jars may be available.

Please note, Vintage Goods are final purchase and cannot be returned. These pieces may be aged, have chips or cracks or peeling paint due to the nature of their age and use.