119. Violet Glass Jars
Manufacturer: Jarden Home Brands
Original Price: Less than US$ 1*
Value Today: US$ 400*
Mason Jars come in a variety of high-quality colored glass colors, including purple, green, blue, pink, amber, red and, of course, clear. One of the rarest colors is a violet Mason Jar, which was released in 1913. The “Perfect Mason,” in violet, was released in 1913.
The “PERFECTION” cans dropped a year later in 1914 and were followed by the “IMPROVED” cans of 1915. While the limited edition Purple Heritage collection cans were reissued in 2013, the original cans, which date back more than century, they sell for hundreds of dollars on eBay. Purple Heritage cans will soon reach that price too, as there aren't as many of them as there are regular clear glass cans.
