Rare Pyrex Patterns

Rare Pyrex Patterns

Pretty much everyone in the Pyrex collecting community agrees that Lucky in Love is the rarest Pyrex pattern ever released. Lucky in Love is an elusive print that dates to 1959 and only appeared on one-quart round casserole dishes.

How many Pyrex patterns are there?

Or browse patterns by thumbnail image. There are currently 171 unique patterns listed on this page.

What is the most popular Pyrex pattern?

TOP 10 MOST POPULAR VINTAGE PYREX PATTERNS
RAINBOW STRIPED(S) “NEW” DOT. TERRA. SNOWFLAKES. SNOWFLAKE BLUE. DAISY. BALLOONS. “EYES” Although many collectors know it as “Eyes” the original boxes show that the official name was “Hot ‘N’ Cold Chip and Dip” set.

Is vintage Pyrex worth money?

Some vintage Pyrex can earn up to $3,000, reports NPR—nevermind that it’s not dishwasher safe, and it’s a pain to lug around compared to modern iterations. Sure enough, we found a 1950s set selling for $1,850 on Etsy, and one from 1960 for $700 on eBay. There’s even a rare vintage Pyrex bowl mold going for $1,000.

What are the vintage Pyrex patterns?

Guide to Vintage Pyrex Patterns
Amish or Butterprint.Balloons.Butterfly Gold.Colonial Mist.Crazy Daisy or Spring Blossom Green.Daisy.Dot or “New” Dots.Early American.

What is the Holy Grail of Pyrex?

Pyrex Atomic Eyes Chip and Dip Set

A highly-coveted pattern, the Atomic Eyes Chip and Dip is the holy grail for some Pyrex collectors.

When did Pyrex stop making patterns?

New standard patterns and promotionals continued to be introduced up until about 1983. In 1986, however, US Pyrex opalware was all but discontinued.

What is the oldest Pyrex?

Atomic Eyes is the oldest Pyrex pattern known to exist.

Originally released as the “Hot ‘N’ Cold Chip and Dip Set,” this set was simply a large and small mixing bowl with a metal bracket that allowed the dip to be suspended over the bowl of chips.

What is the most expensive Pyrex?

The most expensive Pyrex sold on eBay was on June 5, 2020 sold for $5,655.55 and it was an “Oh My Stars” Gold Constellation 474 MCM Starburst Grail with lid. This dish is so unique and would be perfect for a New Year’s Eve soiree.

What is Opal Pyrex?

Labels call them simply “Heat Resistant Opal Bowl Set” with no mention of Pyrex, but do note they are a product of Corning Glass Works. They can be distinguished from regular production, painted 400 series bowls that have been stripped of their color by their lack of a backstamp.

What is a Cinderella bowl?

Cinderella Story. In 1957, Corning’s Pyrex kitchenware designers devised a few new shape models to freshen things up a bit. These were, primarily, a set of four nesting mixing bowls, with new round casseroles in a handful of sizes following in 1958.

Is there a difference between Pyrex and Pyrex?

Products with the name ‘pyrex’ (all lowercase) are made by a company called World Kitchen and are made out of clear tempered high-thermal-expansion soda-lime glass, which has a lower thermal shock resistance, making them susceptible to explosions in the microwave or oven.

Do vintage Pyrex bowls have lead?

Is there lead in vintage Pyrex bowls and baking dishes? Yes. Almost all vintage Pyrex bowls and baking dishes test positive for lead when using an XRF (a precision scientific instrument that will report the exact quantity of lead, cadmium and other heavy metals found in an item).

When was Pyrex butterfly gold made?

Butterfly Gold, designed by Gregory Mirow, was introduced in 1972 as a series of “Pyrex Compatibles.” Many new shapes and sizes with the Butterfly Gold pattern were launched during this time to complement the Corelle Dinnerware pattern released in 1970 of the same name.

When was green Pyrex made?

Spring Blossom Green was released in two versions. The first from 1972 to 1979. The second from 1979 to 1981. One of the longest running patterns, Spring Blossom Green was available on the consumer market for nearly a decade.

Are Pyrex patterns copyrighted?

In the United States, patterns are generally not eligible for copyright protection as copyright does not apply to methods or “procedures for doing, making, or building things.” Additionally, an item created from a pattern also lacks copyright protection if it is considered to be a functional object.

What is Opal Pyrex?

Labels call them simply “Heat Resistant Opal Bowl Set” with no mention of Pyrex, but do note they are a product of Corning Glass Works. They can be distinguished from regular production, painted 400 series bowls that have been stripped of their color by their lack of a backstamp.

What does the number on the bottom of a Pyrex bowl mean?

In many but not all cases, the trailing digit of the model number corresponds to the capacity in pints of the bowl or dish, e.g. #043 = 1½ quarts = 3 pints. Sets were typically assigned catalog numbers similar to the model number sequence of the pieces they contained, e.g. a #470 set contained 1 each 471, 472, and 473.

What does JAJ Pyrex mean?

JAJ (short for James A Jobling) were the producers of PYREX tableware, casserole dishes and other bakeware in the United Kingdom from 1922 until the plant (in Sunderland, England) closed in 2007.

What are Cinderella bowls?

A large green bowl with a white leaf pattern and a smaller white one with a green leaf. These were joined with a bracket suspending the white over the green (this set up has led to it commonly being called a chip and dip set – which, quite honestly would make more sense!).

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