Apartment Therapy New York | Good Questions: Source for Penny-Candy Glass Jars?

Good Questions: Source for Penny-Candy Glass Jars?

I have seen the penny candy variety from anchor hocking that are rounded and have metal tops and I've seen plastic ones, but not glass. I saw these on an episode of "Shear Genius" so I know they are around, I just don't know where. I hope someone can guide me in the right direction. Thanks, Wingpea

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http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00030262
cheap version with plastic screw lid.

posted by Enamorada on November 20th 2008 at 1:49pm
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Container Store.

posted by LilyC on November 20th 2008 at 1:59pm
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I just googled 'penny candy jars' and got too many usable links to even begin to share links.

posted by home body on November 20th 2008 at 1:59pm
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I go to my local thrift stores and look for them when I can. they make great terrariums!! and then they're usually cheap!

posted by Slippintrippn84 on November 20th 2008 at 2:05pm
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World Market (called Cost Plus on the West Coast)--that store carries a ton of glassware, amid all the other stuff it sells.

posted by pammyfay on November 20th 2008 at 2:26pm
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I actually just bought one of these at Wal Mart. They have two sizes, are inexpensive, and still look cute. I think I paid 5 dollars for the larger one. Second best to vintage!

posted by jessimarie33 on November 20th 2008 at 3:13pm
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someone was buying one at Target the other day

posted by Lady J on November 20th 2008 at 4:38pm
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try everywhere.
walmart
target
container store
ikea
...

posted by mariegael on November 20th 2008 at 4:52pm
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Here's one at cooking.com:
http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=169566

posted by CallieGirl on November 23rd 2008 at 1:02pm
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Just in Target yesterday and saw a small one for $4.99 and a larger one for $5.99.

posted by ThinkerBelle on November 24th 2008 at 5:21pm
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I have seen all of the ones mentioned, I was liking the five sidedness and the bailwire tops.

posted by wingpea on December 1st 2008 at 4:37pm
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Were you ever able to find the hexagon penny jars, wingpea? I have been looking as well and the only place I have seen them is eBay or thrift stores and flea markets.

posted by GoddessDomesticated on December 6th 2008 at 11:29pm
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never have found them:[

posted by wingpea on December 12th 2008 at 10:40am
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