From antique metal napkin rings to copper tea kettles, there are so many timeless, practical items trending in value, waiting to be taken home from your local thrift store.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the kettles also have become places where mystery donors have, on rare occasions, deposited valuable coins worth thousands of dollars.
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