Prices. Spices will last longer in a dark cabinet, but if having them out in the open means they are used more frequently, shelf life might not be an issue. A. Schilling & Company was an American foodstuffs company founded in San Francisco, California, in 1881, by German emigres August Schilling and George F. Volkmann. Mid Level Tobacco Tins usually sell for $20-80 and include tins that are somewhat scarce, have moderate demand, or for whatever reason collectors are willing to pay elevated prices for. Just find the letters in the spices bottle, tin and you can estimate the manufactured date and its expiration. First off there are a few basic rules: If you have a spice that is in a tin (except for black pepper) or made in Baltimore, MD it … Use a permanent marker to note the date a new jar of seasoning was opened when buying new spices. Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart. If the city named on your McCormick spice is Baltimore or if it is in a tin (except for black pepper), it is more than 15 (yes, 15!) If you have a bottle or jar labeled Schilling, it is at least 7 years old. If dried herbs or spices are hiding out in your cupboards, I challenge you to check out their birthdates. On the McCormick’s website they now have a tool to check the date of all the McCormick spices in your spice rack. 2. The tool is easy and quick to use. On the McCormick’s website they now have a tool to check the date of all the McCormick spices in your spice rack. McCormick & Co. have a nifty tool on their Web site allowing you to figure out how old your bottles or tins of McCormick’s spices are. First off there are a few basic rules: If you have a spice that is in a tin (except for black pepper) or made in Baltimore, MD it is at least 15 years old… so toss it. If your tin isn’t one of the brands mentioned in the Entry Level section, but it’s not listed on the site, then it’s probably a mid level tin. Bragging rights. The tool is easy and quick to use. Antique collectors also collect antique spice tins to recreate vintage kitchens and country stores. years old. This is how I know that my picking spice … All items in our antique price guide list the full price a customer has actually paid. They engaged in the processing of coffee, tea, baking powder, spices, extracts and some other unrelated products which they supplied to the grocery trade. Some of the other spice brands, such as Durkee, stamped date codes on the bottom of the tins in purple ink. This includes both the hammer price and buyers premium for each item in an actual auction. With the exception of black pepper, McCormick hasn't packaged spices and herbs in rectangular tins for 25 years as well. Avoid putting spices on that little ledge at the top of your stove. Current McCormick spices will read "Hunt Valley, MD" because that's where they are currently manufactured. Newer … Now that's some old spice in your spice cabinet. 5 out of 5 stars (101) $ 19.95. Spice Tins, Schilling Spice Tins, Durkee Spice Tins, Tones Spice Tins, Crown Colony Spice Tins, Collectible Spice Tins, Set of 9 Spice Tins treasuresandoldstuff. Additionally, McCormick hasn't used rectangular tins for herbs and spices in 25 years, so if you have any of those lying around, go ahead and toss 'em because yes, spices do expire. 3. Now go forth and start spring cleaning your spice rack!