There were several forms of canning jars in the 19th century, the one most folks think if is this type, with the glass lid, wire bail and rubber ring to seal it. The first one is a Ball brand, 1/2 gallon, I use it for brown sugar, these are back being made again. They do not recomend them for canning and neither do I, but the make great containers for items in the cook camp. They keep moisture and insects out well.
The second one had some type of fancy coffee in it, I got it as a Christmas present, this one has Salertus (baking soda) in it.