Day 4 of 100 - star lids in yellow, orange, pink and green. While there is no documentation to support it, these lids pair perfectly with the black and white star 473 dish #pyexlove #100hfp #hotforpyrex #htfpyrex #cmog #colorwheel
Day 3 of 100 - Yellow 440 with Friendship Cinderella 441 for comparison. I purchased this from a wonderful person whom I met on my trip to PA. There are measuring lines inside the bowl. #hotforpyrex #htfpyrex #cmog #100hfp #pyrexlove #pyrexaddict #vintagepyrex
Day 2 of 100 days of Pyrex - Unknown blue flower plate. This piece was given to me by a fellow collector who is completely awesome. He has a knack for finding rare Pyrex at great prices, and counsels me on my website/book.
Day 1 of 100 of Pyrex - Tan Starburst Space Saver 575. This piece came from a fellow collector and has been one that I have loved for a long time. Typically found in turquoise, this space saver has also been spotted in a black variation. The black and tan versions are both rare and hard to find, although more of the tan space savers have shown up in recent months.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pyrex, I will feature a new Pyrex post on my blog every day for the next 100 days (June 15 - September 23).
If you have visited this page in the past then you know what a lofty goal this will be for me to reach (since I usually only post once or twice a month). But, what better way to celebrate the birth of Pyrex than by sharing pictures, reference materials, and stories about an invention that means so much to so many?
If there is a specific piece you would like to see pictures of, or if you have any burning questions that I can answer, just drop my a line via the Say Hello! link at the top of the page and I will try to write a blog post answering your question or sharing any information/pictures I have.
If you read my blog or visit my site, then you know I have a thing for non-rare patterns in unusual colors and shapes (a.k.a. Pyrex with a Twist). This piece caught my eye on eBay because the bird pattern is usually found on smokey brown clear glass Pyrex bowls. The contrast of the brown birds on a bright blue background really makes the pattern pop and makes me look twice at a pattern that felt really … brown. To whomever dreamed up this color combo - Thank You!
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Pyrex, I wanted to share some pics of a few of my favorite patterns. Also in honor of the 100th anniversary, I will be spending the next week in Pennsylvania and New York visiting the place where it all began, as well as visiting the new Pyrex exhibit at the Corning Museum of Glass. I am looking forward to meeting my fellow Pyrex lovers and immersing myself in the long and wonderful history of Pyrex!
The list of vintage Pyrex made in the Regency/Heinz green color continues to grow. Most recently discovered is the 232 Utility Baking dish. While no official paperwork has been uncovered, one theory is that this bakeware series was produced to complement the Regency tableware pattern released in the 1950s. This shade of green is also found on the Heinz promotional dish, so it is unclear what the official name of this color should be. Whatever the name, this series includes 015 + 025 Hostess Bowls (015 with clear glass lid, 025 with solid lid), 024 round casserole, 221 cake pan, 232 utility dish, and unmarked mini bowls. One shape that has not surfaced yet, but would fit into the bakeware line, is the standard 209 pie plate. Since new pieces in this color keep popping up, there is no telling how many more shapes and sizes were produced in this color! Kind of exciting, right?
The 1958 Balloons Chip and Dip set is a must have for many collectors, but did you know that there were two different versions of the pattern produced? The bowl on top is the harder to find version which features several hot air balloon variations that did not make it onto the more common version of the bowl (on bottom).
One of the great things about being a part of a community is the people you meet. This is especially true of the vintage Pyrex collecting community. I have had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the world, getting a peek at their amazing collections, and hearing the stories of their most exciting or sentimental find.
Another great thing about being a part of a community is that fellow collectors go above and beyond to help you add pieces you are searching for to your collection. This snowflake cake pan is one such piece - a fellow collector helped me add it to my collection and I couldn’t be happier! Knowing where it came from and how it made it all the way to California makes it that much more special.