Clamped Glass JarsIn 1882, Henry Putnam of Bennington, Vermont, invented a glass canning jar that used a glass lid and a metal clamp closure. Called lightning jars because they could be opened in ...

What about the snap lids or screw bands? Answer: If you’re planning on canning, you can reuse your purpose-made glass jars and screw bands, as long as they’re in good condition.