The Most Valuable Collectors' Items in History

245. Leonard Refrigerators

Maker: The Leonard Company
Original Price: US$ 35-170*
Worth Today: US$ 4,800*

In 1925, the Leonard Company produced 20% of all refrigerators in the United States. Founded by Charles H. Leonard in the late 1800s, the Leonard Company refrigerator was priced between $35 and $170, depending on which model you purchased (refrigerators now cost between $1000 and $2000).

While they're not as shiny and new as refrigerators from Samsung and General Electric, Leonards are still collectibles for those who value vintage appliances. The Leonard refrigerator market values these refrigerators at almost US$ 5,000, depending on the condition and the possibility of storing food.