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.

Which Pyrex bowls are worth money?

Patterned Pyrex—such as the 1956 Pink Daisy or the 1983 Colonial Mist—also tend to be valuable as a collector's item. Some patterned collections, like the 1959 Lucky in Love heart and four-leaf clover design, have been valued as high as $4,000 for one bowl.

How can I tell if my Pyrex is vintage?

Use the glass markings, stamps, and logos on the pieces themselves to identify when the glass was produced. The oldest Pyrex markings should be on the bottom of glass pieces and feature Pyrex in all capital letters inside a circle with CG for Corning Glassworks.

Why is vintage Pyrex so valuable?

Prices in the Pyrex market are set by the two factors that guide most markets: demand and rarity. Throughout the decades, Pyrex produced a slew of promotional items and limited-edition patterns in small quantities, and those are seriously coveted by collectors.

What year is vintage Pyrex?

Vintage Pyrex Colors

The now iconic four bowl set in the primary colors yellow, green, red, and blue debuted in 1945 for $2.49 and was wildly successful. Today the set, when found in good condition, would be worth in the neighborhood of $80-100.

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What do the numbers on the bottom of Pyrex mean?

Pyrex dishes also hide a little secret code: Many contain a three- or four-digit number that corresponds to a specific dish. A series of Mixing Bowls will feature 401 (1.5 pint), 402 (1.5 quart), 403 (2.5 quart), 404 (4 quart). The iconic two-quart green-and-white casserole dish is a 232.

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.

Why was Pyrex discontinued?

More than 750 million pieces of CorningWare have been manufactured. In 1998 however, due to slumping sales and retooling of manufacturing plants, Corning sold off the CorningWare and Pyrex lines to World Kitchen, LLC.

What was the first Pyrex pattern?

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.

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 large amounts of lead.

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.

How many Pyrex patterns are there?

Or browse patterns by thumbnail image. There are currently 172 unique patterns listed on this page.

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.

What is special about Pyrex glass?

The Pyrex® glass is unique. It is a borosilicate glass that is tempered, of superior quality and has a great thermal and mechanical shock resistance. It is perfectly adapted to extreme temperatures, from –40° to 300°, and has a high thermal shock resistance that can go up to 220°.

How do you restore shine to vintage Pyrex?

Soapy Water: Soak your vintage Pyrex in soapy water, wash with a sponge or dishcloth. Barkeeper's Friend: Scrub with Barkeeper's Friend–1st with a sponge, 2nd with a scrubbing pad. Sharp Razor Blade Scraper: Carefully use a razor blade widget to lift off thick gunk and/or to scrape off surface grime.

How do you clean old Pyrex bowls?

Coat the bottom of your Pyrex dish with baking soda and a drizzle of dish soap. Add hot water and let the whole mixture soak for about 15 minutes. Then, grab a plastic or nylon sponge to scrub away the stains. (This is our Test Kitchen's go-to sponge.)

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.

When did cranberry Pyrex come out?

Typically seen in an amber tint, a cranberry colored version was available from 1992 until 2004. A white variation was available in Europe as "White Visions" and in the US in limited supply under the name "Pyromax".

What can I do with old Pyrex?

While Pyrex ovenware is a type of glass, it has been specially treated in the manufacturing process to withstand high temperatures, which makes it non-recyclable. Broken or chipped Pyrex should be disposed of carefully in the waste bin.

Can vintage Pyrex go in the microwave?

Avoid placing Pyrex under a broiler, inside a toaster oven, or directly over a flame, stovetop or grill. And never put an empty Pyrex dish in the microwave.

Is Pyrex still being made?

The Pyrex brand continues to be produced by World Kitchen today. Pyrex has become an icon in most American homes, in the forms of clear borosilicate bakeware, sets of patterned opal ware, and stovetop FLAMEWARE.

Which Pyrex do I have?

Each Pyrex piece is assigned a model number, though some of the earliest sets of color ware pieces do not have them. Model numbers are typically found on the bottom of your glassware, though sometimes they are located elsewhere—look for them above the trademark on your dishes, and around handles and edges of lids.

How do I know what size my Pyrex bowl is?

All Pyrex is stamped on the bottom of the dish with this kind of information. It will say Pyrex and have the number and size stamped with it as well.

What does JAJ mean in Pyrex?

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.