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There's always a sense of satisfaction whenever you complete a set. What set, you ask? This one here. Yes, it's actually a set. In the second half of 1985, Cinderella Round Casserole 460 sets became available for then-current patterns Autumn Harvest, Forest Fancies, Shenandoah, and Colonial Mist. Consisting of just a 473 and a 474, the 460 sets were offered alongside the usual three piece 470 and 480 sets. By the first half of 1986, the 470 sets were no longer shown in catalogs. By the second half of 1986, these patterns were gone, and 460-N and 480-N sets comprised of new (to the US, made in England) 504, 507, and 511 shapes in three completely new patterns were introduced.

1961 Empire Scroll 043 oval casserole promo. Not to be confused with the much different 1965 045 oval casserole promo of the same name. As with nearly all gold-decorated Pyrex opal ware, the dish was first painted before the pattern was applied. The cradle here is correct for this promo, with its thick handles and straight bottom bars. Similar cradles for the earlier 043 based Black Tulip, Mod Kitchen, and Pressed Flowers promos have thinner plastic handles and bottom bars that are "pinched" toward the middle.

Bake 'n' Carry 474 Cinderella round casserole, rust with plaid pattern quilted cozy. Part of the 1980-1983 "Hospitality Collection", which also included a 475 version in ivory and the Stack 'n' Snack chip & dip set.

1966 Blue Stripe 480 Cinderella casserole set. Went to an art/crafts/antique fair. Nothing worthwhile until I got to the very last booth. Price on the tag was so attractive I didn't even ask for a discount, but was offered one anyway. $40 for the set. Ironically, the dealer happens to run the same mall at which I bought the Hot Air Balloons set for $10.