#Pyrex glass bowls with lids series#

This sudden surge in popularity makes some Pyrex collectors wary. One thingРІР‚в„ўs certain: whether youРІР‚в„ўve been collecting Pyrex for years or are new to the game, youРІР‚в„ўll find that (like anything midcentury modern), the demand outweighs the supply. Pyrex aficionadoР’В Ashley JennetteР’В said she felt a special thrill whenever she walked into a thrift shop and saw a piece of Pyrex РІР‚Сљin the wild.РІР‚Сњ PyrexHellcatРІР‚в„ўs collection, appropriately displayed in a stylish midcentury hutch. ( Vintage Jadeite and Fire King have similar followings). For her, Pyrex is a way of expressing her uniqueР’В style.Р”Р‡or still others, the fun of Pyrex is in the thrill of the hunt. Her PyrexР’В collection is just for show, and she changes her displays with the seasons. PyrexHellcat says she got into the hobby by way of the whole 1950s-muscleР’В car-pinup scene. On the other end of the Pyrex-collectingР’В spectrum is a young, twenty-something Pyrex enthusiastР’В who calls herself PyrexHellcat. Her vintage PyrexР’В collection is spread outР’В all over her houseР’В because she incorporates her pieces into daily use (known to insiders as РІР‚СљPyrex in actionРІР‚Сњ). Pyrex lover Sylvia SchancheР’В says she inherited pieces from her mother and grandmotherР’В and likes using piecesР’В she remembers as a kid growing up in the 60s and 70s. Many collectors love Pyrex simply because it reminds them of childhood. Why not? Part of PyrexРІР‚в„ўs popularity is due to the nostalgia factor. You can often find better deals at an estate sale than youРІР‚в„ўll find online.

While estate sales arenРІР‚в„ўt the only places to find vintage Pyrex, theyРІР‚в„ўre a pretty good wayР’В to start your search, especially as the Baby Boomers beginР’В to let go of their collections. #475, 2-1/2qtР”В¤84 - (483) Round Bowl/Casserole, 1-1/2qtР”В¤86 - (485) Round Bowl/Casserole, 2-1/2qtР”Тђ15 - (015) Hostess Bowl/Casserole, 1-1/2qtР”Тђ25 - (025) Hostess Bowl/Casserole, 2-1/2qtР”Тђ50 - (548) Space Saver Casserole, 1-1/4qtР”Тђ50/550MC - (550) Set of 1 ea.You canРІР‚в„ўt hang around estate sales for very long without eventually running into a piece of Pyrex for example,Р’В a vintage Gooseberry 473 (if you want to get technical). Hearth Group casserole lids 484 and 486 also served as tart pans.Р”Сћ15 - (215) Loaf Pan 9-1/2'x5' curved handles, 2qtР”В¤70/20 - (471) Cinderella Round Casserole, 1ptР”В¤70/20 - (473) Cinderella Round Casserole, 1qtР”В¤70/20 - (472) Cinderella Round Casserole, 1-1/2ptР”В¤74/24 - (484) Cinderella Casserole Set of 1 ea.Oval lids for the 045, 053, and 063 are all numbered 945 whether divided or not.Round casserole lids numbered 62x are a knob top dome style 68x are a tab handled, flat utility style.Cinderella casserole lids in opal white are numbered differently than those in clear glass.

#Pyrex glass bowls with lids series#

Later 500 series lids had smooth tops with widely-spaced fluted ridges along the undersides.

Early 500 series refrigerator set lids had tops with smooth centers flanked by narrow longitudinal ridges.

Manufacturing tolerances were such that glass lids often do not fit flush and are not completely airtight.

Most lids (other than knob handled) were advertised for multi-use as utility dishes or trivets.

In parentheses are the numbers of the dish or bowl corresponding to the lid. On lids, it is typically found on the handle or rim.Р”В«elow is a listing by lid model number of the most often-seen pieces of vintage Pyrex kitchenware, which may be helpful for identification purposes.

Each style, type, and size of Pyrex Ware was assigned a model number, which is typically embossed somewhere on the piece.