8 of the Most Valuable Kinds of Pressed Glass

5) Drugstore and Apothecary Glass

Pressed glass pieces (like scoops, candy dishes, straw holders, and large medicine containers) speak to another era when the drugstore served as malt shop, candy store, and dispensary all in one. Often these items are clear, but can also be brilliantly colored to grab the customer’s eye. A green Illinois Star straw holder recently sold for $800, but apothecary jars tend to sell for $30-$200or more.

4) Jadeite

Good old jadeite has been beloved for generations for it’s glowing pale green color. Jadeite was a staple of the kitchen for many women from the 1930-50s and has a classic look which many collectors find very desirable still. Jadeite is one of most functional items of vintage glass since most pieces hold up well over time. Today, rare mugs can go for hundreds of dollars, while smaller pieces like salt and pepper shakers and saucers command more modest prices.