The Pyrex Collector Blog

1960 through the mid-1970s saw a few iterations of the "4-Quart Casserole with Cradle" featuring a 404 round bowl, the cover from a 3-quart round casserole and this cradle. First in 1960 with the "Golden Pine" promo. then a less frequently seen gold-on-tan "Hex Signs*" (1965), followed by an Early American version (1966), a Verde SP version (1971), and finally this Spring Blossom Green version through the early 1970s, the last four being offered through the Blue Chip stamp redemption program.

Spotted this orphaned Dainty Maid cradle on eBay last week. Until its "Turquoise Diamonds" bowl turns up somewhere, this plain opal 403 will have to serve as a placeholder. Seen marketed concurrently in separate ads for Mothers Day 1960 were the Dainty Maid Oven Proof Casserole and a similarly decorated Pyrex juice carafe and glasses set, the latter's decoration having starbursts interspersed among the diamonds.

A wholly unexpected find at the old thrift store this morning, these two UK Pyrex 535 Easy Roast dishes. JAJ, ITW, in the USA. Cottage Rose and Market Garden/Tuscany (both names are correct) patterns were early 1970s contemporaries, according to my copy of #dotsanddiamonds by @thatretropiece. Also available with high dome clear lids.

Cake pans. One of these things is not like the others. All of these things were sold just as you see them. Two of these things were made approximately a quarter century apart. All of these things have 221 on their bottoms. Thoughts?

Getting closer. Found the Earthtones loaf pan at a consignment store last weekend. Just brought in the day before, so no discount. New for 1971 and gone by mid-1972, they are a bit scarce. First one seen to date in the wild, so I grabbed it.

A bit of Pyrex ephemera from 1956. These newspaper printing plate-making "flongs" were produced by Rochester Electrotype & Engraving for newspaper ad printing. Modifications would be made to add dealer names and info. Normally, these were destroyed in the plate-making process and, even if not, were discarded afterwards. The smaller ad was also seen altered to promote the all pink bowl sets, with no change to the copy. At right is the ad (with prices adjusted) made by the larger plate.

Pyrex Canada made extensive use of this style candle warmer, supplying it with promos featuring the 473, 474 and 475 Early Canadian Cinderella round casseroles, as well as Terra in the 472, 474 and 475 (there being inexplicably no Terra 473). An oval version was paired with the Blue Tulip 043 for the Canadian release. There are no US counterparts for candle warmers in this style which fit 470 series casseroles (the handles on the US Gourmet are attached differently). Removable candle cups are also unique to Canadian Pyrex candle warmers. The one shown here, with the black candle cup, probably actually came with a Terra 474.

Thrift store pickup today. Originally supplied with 1969 Golden Rosette and Golden Garland* 043 oval casserole promos. A $2 bargain. Now I just need to find one of those dishes to go with it.

1980 Bake 'n' Carry Yellow aka Garden Medley*, complete.

When I collect Pyrex promos, I want it to be the whole thing, accessory and all. So, when I find a stray cradle or candle warmer at the right price, I usually get it. This one, supplied with a number of different 404 4-quart round bowls as a serving casserole, was in the $1 box at the flea market today.