Mimi’s Pyrex could be worth a pretty penny.
If the kitchen is the gathering place, then it’s also the holding place for nostalgia.
You just have to know what to look for.
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These arent just kitchen tools; theyre pieces of history."
Midcentury Barware
Gildedbarwareis as glamorous as it gets.
It’s well-designed and so chic.
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And it’s often tossed in the uppermost cabinet in Grandma’s kitchen.
If you’re the lucky one to find it?
Don’t let it out of your sight.
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These are a mid-century collectors dream with their 22K gold detailing and limited availability.
If grandma has these in her cabinet, grab them!"
“Vintage copper is stunning to style in a kitchen due to their ornateness.
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Cookie Jars
Is there money hiding in the cookie jar?
Depending on what’s in Grandma’s kitchen, maybe!
Some of them can sell from a few hundred dollars to thousands.”
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Look for cookie jars in pristine shape with particularly unusual shapes or charactersthese are often the most sought-after.
Animals and vintage Christmas cookie cutters are typically the most valuable.
But, depending on the brand, cast iron skillets could be worth actual dollars on the secondhand market.
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“Cast-iron skillets, specifically Griswold.
Cast-iron skillet owners often take pride in the upkeep.
“Those pastel Pyrex nesting bowls, especially in pink or turquoise?
Instant collectors items,” says Joyner.
Ideally, it should be in mint condition, even if it dates back to the 1950s.
Jadeite dishes from Fire-King?
Worth a fortune now.”
Today, Hirsch points out, depression glass is a valuable collectible, particularly in its prettiest pastel colors.
