If this is your first time here, please read the sidebar at right for tips on notation weve used throughout these. The company has been around for more than 100 years, after all. In addition to dinnerware, pyrex passion ii also includes all opal cups and mugs produced in standard patterns to match corelle livingware or pyrex bake ware and 100s of promotional mugs produced for employees. This site is in no way affiliated with corning incorporated or world kitchen, llc. Oct 24, 2017 if you love collecting pyrex, then this 7inch x 10inch paperback inventory journal is a great size to carry with you on your kitchen collectibles shopping trips and is a great way to keep track of your pyrex glassware collection. In addition to dinnerware, pyrex passion ii also includes all opal. Buy passion pyrex by astrid eliard, bernadette caille, martin debacker isbn. Guides like michael barbers pyrex passion series offer boatloads of information, but even he concedes that the everincreasing demanad for vintage pyrex items makes the market more unpredictable than the nasdaq. 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. The hot for pyrex guide to rare and hard to find vintage pyrex shipping within usa only get news and updates. 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. Vintage opal dinnerware, beverage items, and storage containers, fell in love with pyrex when he was boxing up items from his mothers cupboards in preparation for a move. Pyrex brand kitchen glass was the first product that allowed one to prepare, cook, and store in the same piece, and as the twentieth century progressed, pyrex options increased and color was added. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex portraits of american continental philosophers, james r.
Pyrex brand kitchen glass was the first product that allowed one to prepare, cook, and. Her mission is to help document and share rare and hard to find vintage pyrex with the communitypictures, documentation, as well as the stories of the people who created and collect it. August 20, 1942 by corning glass works and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex michael d. Its cheap and it is extremely versatile for a home cook. Until now, complete records of what was produced and when were difficult to find and took hours of scouring multiple online resources. You can usually tell what year a person got married by the color of the pyrex in the kitchen cabinet. Giant nerd books is a book hunters passion project the. Once your request is approved you can find those in. This month, we chatted with linda of pyrex love, an online guide and flickr group for people interested in vintage pyrex.
This book is the first comprehensive, allinclusive, pictorial reference of standard and promotional items. We wont sell or buy your vintage pyrex directly yet. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex 2nd ed. You cant hang around estate sales for very long without eventually running into a piece of pyrex. This book is the first comprehensive, allinclusive, pictorial reference of standard and promotional items produced on opal pyrex in north america from the 1940s through the 1980s.
This book is the first comprehensive, allinclusive, pictorial reference of standard and. His dad was a usedbook junkie who made the garage sale rounds with his son. The pyrex obsessionor should we say passionis real. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The unauthorized collectors guide by barbara e mauzy. Add to cart pyrex lucky in love 2cup glass food storage container with white lid. By 1919, 4 million pieces of pyrex had been sold to customers throughout the united states. It is made by heating raw materials like silica sand and boric oxide to extremely high temperatures for extended periods of time. See more ideas about pyrex, vintage glassware and vintage kitchenware. The pyrex passion website features a pattern reference for opal pyrex standard.
The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex at. Jul 26, 2017 the pyrex obsessionor should we say passionis real. Buy products such as pyrex 8 cup measuring cup, pyrex simply store glass bakeware sets, pyrex glass mixing bowl set, 8 piece at walmart and save. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. This new glassbranded as pyrexheld up under quick, extreme temperature changes, which made it ideal for railroad lamps, scientific experiments, and, of course, cooking. Pyrex glass is a borosilicate glass first produced by the corning glass works company.
It is your responsibility to read the groups rules before posting. He discovered her two bread bowlsone for yeast and one. Black pyrex patterns are highly sought after, so keep an eye out for these pieces at estate sales. Vintage pyrex pink daisy 1 12 quart divided oval casserole baking dish with lid 1950s 60s clean and glossy. Barber, 0985451157, 9780985451158, michael barber, 20 published. Unknown maker, marked made in usa thanks so much for stopping by if you enjoyed your visit, i hope youll subscribe and never miss a post.
The unauthorized collectors guide schiffer book for collectors 4th revised ed. Unknown maker, marked made in usa thanks so much for stopping by. 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. But did you know your durable glassware might actually be worth. Celebrating a century of pyrex commemorated the history of pyrex brand housewares, developed by corning glass works in 1915. And now those pieces are being bought, sold, and cherished by third and fourth generation americans with. Pyrex trademarked as pyrex is a brand introduced by corning inc. With this book, the complete chronological history of the thousands of. 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. Once called the most popular decorating theme of the decade, early american was one of the longestrunning.
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. A collection of skulls are tucked inside a glass display case. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pink pyrex dishes tend to pull in more money than any of the others. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex by michael. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex. Pyrex passion the comprehensive guide to decorated vintage. See more ideas about pyrex, vintage dishes and vintage glassware. He collects things such as chopstick wrappers, chain letters, cat food labels. These patterns and more are covered in pyrex passion. Just so you know, ive been using the same pyrex baking dish for 35 years and have baked more pans of lasagna, meatloafs and brownies than i care to remember. Kristina west, pyrex collector and creator of the pyrex passion facebook group, tells npr. Pyrex love is a resource for collectors of vintage pyrex and other glassware.
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. This book will allow you to record 49 different pieces from your collection. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex, 20, michael d. Some dates of availability have been updated since the original release of pyrex passion. Collections of nothing william davies king wants what you dont. Mar 11, 2015 michael barber, author of pyrex passion. But they must be in pristine condition to rake in the big bucks. The unauthorized collectors guide schiffer book for. Discover the beauty of vintage opal pyrex in the allnew 2nd edition of pyrex passion. Mar, 2015 theres no better time to start collecting pyrex and vintage kitchenware than the present. Patterns are listed in chronological order by release date.
Pyrex love social media sites are rife with pyrex lovers both collectors and cooks coming together in groups to discuss their collections, sell items, and show off their newest purchases and finds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Each month, were featuring a pyrexrelated website on pyrex potluck where anyone who loves pyrex can find information, photos, and lots of great stories. After all, neither you nor the dishes are getting any younger.
We do sell some of our extras as well as nonpyrex glassware occasionally. Beginning in 1921, a company called joblings produced pyrex under license from corning in great britain and. You need to be a member of collecting vintage pyrex glassware to add comments. While estate sales arent the only places to find vintage pyrex, theyre a pretty good way to start your search, especially as the baby boomers begin to let go of their collections. Collecting vintage pyrex glassware i antique online. Product title pyrex simply store round glass bakeware, 2 cup, set of 3 average rating. Megan mcgrady is an avid collector and historian of all things vintage pyrex. Since 1915, corning glass works in upstate new york has been churning out onepot glassware adored by home chefs for its ability to be used to mix, bake, and serve food all in the same dish. People always want to know the resale value, says barber, but even the published guides cant keep up with the constant shifts in the marketplace. Pyrex passion ii features vintage opal commercial and consumer dinnerware, customized restaurant patterns, employee and promotional mugs, beverage servers, and storage containers. Standard colors and patterns were mass produced on opal pyrex items for over two years. The complete guide to decorated vintage pyrex and pyrex passion ii.
If you love collecting pyrex, then this 7inch x 10inch paperback inventory journal is a great size to carry with you on your kitchen collectibles shopping trips and. The comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex by michael d. Barber and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now, if you have the gooseberry pattern dishes, those are worth a lot more money. Rare vintage pyrex americana blue bowls with white rim complete set of 3 401, 402, 403. Your vintage pyrex could be worth some serious dough how. Vintage pyrex 473 turquoise butterprint or pink gooseberry casserole dish with lid. Pyrex passion the comprehensive guide to decorated vintage pyrex by barber michael isbn. This month, we caught up with michael barber of pyrex passion to learn about how he started collecting pyrex and whats new on his site. If you love collecting pyrex, then this 7inch x 10inch paperback inventory journal is a great size to carry with you on your kitchen collectibles shopping trips and is a great way to keep track of your pyrex glassware collection. 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.
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