101 things in your attic that could be worth a lot of money

262. Jadeite Ball Jug

Manufacturer: anchor hocking
Original Price: $15-$20 *
Value today: $200-$500 *

Jadeite is a hard, hard, dense material that is the mineral that makes up most of jade. Jade is a valuable stone that is especially prized in Asian countries such as China, although most gem-quality jadeite comes from northern Myanmar.

The Jadeite Ball Jar is a slanted globular jar that is made from the green mineral. Jadeite ball pitchers are not easy to find. They are usually worth between $$ 200 and $$ 500 at auction and date from the 1920s to 1960s. Jadeite was more common in the 1940s and 1950s, so pieces from the 1920s, 1930s and 1960s are likely to sell for more.