"If you've ventured into the thrifting part of TikTok, you've probably seen videos of influencers finding hidden gems among the shelves that they can sell for a good profit. Of course, the other side of this story is that someone has unwittingly given away a valuable piece, assuming it's worthless. To the untrained eye, it can be hard to know what is worth hanging on to - it's not as if these sought after kitchen items are made of precious metals or gemstones."
"One such find that might surprise you is the Griffiths brand spice jars made from milk glass, which can fetch up to $200 per set. They're instantly recognizable for their boxy art deco design, usually in opaque white, and block letter labeling. These jars were manufactured by Griffiths Laboratories, a company that still produces seasonings today under the name Griffiths Foods."
"The essential first step to determining if you should hold onto that Griffiths spice jar is checking its authenticity. Despite the short production run, there is a huge variety in the colors of the lids and style of labels, so don't let an unusual design put you off. The main thing to look for is a smooth base with no seams, and the name Griffiths' or Griffith Laboratories."
Griffiths-brand spice jars are milk-glass storage jars produced between the late 1930s and the 1950s as promotional sets of eight to 24 jars. The jars feature a boxy art-deco shape, usually opaque white, with block-letter labeling and varied lid colors and label styles. Authentic examples show a smooth, seam-free base stamped Griffiths' or Griffith Laboratories; earlier jars had labels printed on the glass while later jars used paper labels. Collectors value matching sets in good condition; individual and complete sets can command prices up to about $200 per set depending on condition and completeness. The manufacturer continues today as Griffiths Foods.
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