Someone saw the box and made her an offer she couldn't refuse. You never know what people collect these days. There were also many patterns. Collectors today, work hard to complete their sets. You still can find this beautiful glass at reasonable prices although there are some types of glass that is of finer quality from that period that is a little more of an investment.
Rare items are usually butter dishes, serving pieces, or lids.
I searched for years for my lid to the sugar bowl. You can also find glass lamps. Many of the patterns are very deco in their styling. Mixing and matching patterns and colors can make a very creative table setting. Most collectors use their glassware.