In 1973, joblings license expired and corning took control of the company and the pyrex. Vintage opal dinnerware, beverage items, and storage containers. It is made by heating raw materials like silica sand and boric oxide to extremely high temperatures for extended periods of time. Jul 26, 2017 the pyrex obsessionor should we say passionis real. This illustrates clear ovenware, flameware, and colored kitchenware, as well as many unique pieces.
Opal pyrex produced in the united kingdom was available until the early 1990s. A collectors guide by susan rogove and marcia steinhauer excellent guide featuring pyrex products along with descriptions and pictures. The 10 most popular vintage pyrex patterns that sell for a. The authors trace the development of these products, first introduced in 1915, through a fascinating look. Pyrex glass is a borosilicate glass first produced by the corning glass works company. My grandmother had a large selection of notsopopular clear pyrex, while my mother had several pieces of flamingo pink and the corning brand white cornflower. The hot for pyrex guide to rare and hard to find pyrex. Vintage corning pyrex visions cranberry glass cookware, rare. The history of pyrex highlights female ingenuity and the american homemakers around the country who helped bring pyrex to the front and center of kitchens nationwide. Historical background is discussed along with pyrex that was produced and. Hot for pyrex pyrex potluck corning museum of glass. Corning celebrated the 100th anniversary of pyrex glassware.
Pyrex glassware has gone through a resurgence of popularity of late, perhaps due to the baby boomer penchant for products used during their childhood. Pyrex was the first brand name manufactured by cornings consumer products division. In fact, it was a home cook that discovered pyrex s usefulness in the kitchen. Early pyrex pieces were made of clear glass in many different ovenware styles. Celebrating a century of pyrex, on view june 6, 2015 through march 17, 2016 celebrates the 100 year anniversary of pyrex, developed by corning glass works in 1915. Nov 24, 2014 although pyrex advertising began to wane by the 1970s, ads feature collective values of creativity and nostalgia. Your vintage pyrex could be worth some serious dough how. And the 1980s pyrex advertisements appealed to busy working families by showcasing microwave safe products. Vintage pyrex corning corelle butterfly i pattern service for 4 plus 2 serving pieces. The pyrex files pyrex, boynton, and lizards, oh my. The book traces the evolution of pyrex from clear, heatresistant oven ware made from 1915 to 1965 an arbitrary cutoff date, to stovetop flameware dating from 1936 to 1979. Then came the prints in the 50s in many popular patterns. Pyrex trademarked as pyrex is a brand introduced by corning inc.
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Plenty of us are still holding onto our moms or grandmas colorful nesting bowl sets and pretty patterned casserole dishes, and theres even a blog and a facebook group for the more dedicated collectors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A collectors guide rogove, susan tobier, steinhauer, marcia. Vintage pyrex is so special that its even made it into the corning museum of glass. Born out of scientific discoveries in glass, and the emerging science of home economics, pyrex was shaped not only by designers and engineers in corning, but also by women consumers around the. Historical background is discussed along with pyrex that. The home of the most comprehensive pyrex collectors guide ever produced. These patterns and more are covered in pyrex passion ii. Schiffer book for collectors cage corningdb corning glass works catalogs. Pyrex love is a community site and reference for fans of vintage. Rogove a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Corning s invention of pyrex set a global standard for laboratory glassware that continues to be the scientists choice a century later.
Where old is new again sellers of pyrex corning by. Some are just looking for a beautiful, functional retro piece for their kitchen use or for display, while others are on the hunt for extremely rare pyrex patterns and shapes. Pyrex love is a community site and reference for fans of vintage pyrex bowls. This site is for reference only and is not affiliated with corning incorporated or world kitchen, llc. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and. I also sell my book, the hot for pyrex guide to rare and hard to find vintage. Cornings pyrex glassware was created in the early 1900s to meet the needs of the expanding american railroad system, but american housewives love of this recognizable, useful, and popular glass grew from the vast assortment of kitchen glass that followed. Weve had the same question so we decided to find out.
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A brief history james a jobling jaj took over the wear flint glass works in sunderland, uk in 1885. Pyrex prize recipes by corning glass works and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please, no sales posts in this group we want to keep this a fan page and not a sales page. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Oct 01, 1999 corning s pyrex r glassware was created in the early 1900s to meet the needs of the expanding american railroad system, but american housewives love of this recognizable, useful, and popular glass grew from the vast assortment of kitchen glass that followed. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Many of the pieces can still be found at flea markets and in antique shops. The company that bought the pyrex trademark for europe continues to use borosilicate glass. The company acquired the patent rights to produce pyrex in 1921 and continued to create pyrex for another 50 years. Pyrex hostess covered casseroleandtable set red and white pyrex glass original box set no. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A collectors guide, by susan tobier rogove and marcia buan steinhauer. Find great deals on ebay for pyrex book and pyrex passion book. This book is intended to be more than pictures and a price guide.
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This is your one stop shop for all your glassware needs. Pyrex sales division, corning, ny, usa, manufacturer. Corning ware cookware pictures and price guides corningware. Today, pieces made between 1915 and the late 1970s are sought out by thousands of pyrex collectors. Pyrex passion ii is the only reference guide to provide a comprehensive listing of opal pyrex commercial, consumer, and restaurant dinnerware produced from the 1940s through the 1980s. It should be noted that the pyrex fireside tinted lids, found on most beige corning ware patterns, were discontinued in 1995. New listing pyrex corning 2quart 8cup handled glass measuring. If you are a collector of vintage items, this book is for you. Bessie littleton was the wife of a physicist at corning glass works.
Ardent collectors seem to want to obtain additional knowledge. In 1915, the glass was sold to corning glassware and branded under the new name pyrex which was then used to create all sorts of kitchenware. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Pyrex ovenware pyrex flameware pyrex colors pyrex technical glassware pattern identification. The authors trace the development of these products, first introduced in 1915, through a. Where old is new again, sellers of pyrex, corning ware.
A guide to the most rare vintage pyrex estate sale blog. This is a conundrum for several patterns that actually span this year. Central to the story of pyrex are women, traditionally the keepers of the home, who helped corning designers and engineers develop the products to appeal to the burgeoning womens consumer market. Mar 31, 2020 an introduction to researching pyrex at the rakow research library. The unauthorized collectors guide schiffer book for collectors by barbara e. Melrose, massachusetts 87 sales on etsy since 2011. Stephanie neidl has her collectors eye trained on colorful, humble.
It came with a bracket, and the box is marked corning glass works, corning, new york. It was later expanded to include clear and opal ware products made of sodalime glass corning no longer manufactures or markets consumer glass kitchenware and bakeware. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The life and times of a global corporation dyer, davis, gross, daniel on. Shop for corning visions glass cookware online at target. A collectors guide is a book that discusses many of the unique and rare items produced by corning. A facebook page for fans and collectors of vintage pyrex glassware. A collectors guide by rogove, susan tobier, steinhauer, marc. Items were backstamped jaj made in england until the mid1970s, which is when corning glass works, new york, purchased the company in full and items started production with the pyrex england backstamp. From the laboratory glassware division of the corning glass works, a monograph by w. Pyrex, a product of corning glass works, dates all the way back to 1915.
Here is a break down of vintage pyrex mixing bowls to keep any eye out for and how to tell if they are valuable. Corning, ny, and charleroi, pa if youve ever measured out milk for pancakes, melted butter in the microwave, scooped out a slice of lasagna at a potluck buffet, or even just dug into a bowl of popcorn while speeding through the entire season of the unbreakable kimmy schmidt, youve likely had your hands on a piece of pyrex in your. A collectors guide 1 susan tobier rogove, jaye kogut on. The official website pyrex, makers of kitchen cookware and laboratory glassware. By the 1940s, pieces in solid colors were being made with great success. Historical background is discussed along with pyrex that was produced and marketed for other companies. And there are those who cant say no to old books, magazines and postcards. The authors trace the development of these products, first introduced in 1915, through a fascinating look at company advertising. Viking glass book id animals vases etchings glass book, my glass, glass art. The unauthorized collectors guide schiffer book for collectors by. Known for its low coefficient of expansion and resistance to heat and cold, pyrex replaced soda lime glassware in most laboratory applications because of its thermal resistance and chemical inertness. Note, that the price guide supplement is not included with the book. Choose location for kitchen cookware or laboratory glassware.
Many other product lines were strictly commercial, focusing on chain restaurants, mess halls, and cafeterias. Some dinnerware was sold directly to consumers through corning s consumer products division. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Levitt, on pyrex bends, bulbs, and seals, a manual for the laboratory technician. Buy products related to corning vintage pyrex bowl products and see what customers say about corning vintage pyrex bowl products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Corning, the company that makes pyrex, never missed an opportunity to promote its products to housewives back in the vintage pyrex era of the fifties, sixties and seventies. Celebrating a century of pyrex commemorated the history of pyrex brand housewares, developed by corning glass works in 1915.
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