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Post by princess consuela on Nov 8, 2015 23:32:22 GMT
We're going through the kitchen today, and I have an abundance of Pyrex casserole dishes (and of course, many less lids that fit them lol). I know I bought some myself in the last 5 or so years, and then I was gifted a few that I think may be vintage as they were from an elderly woman. I'd prefer to keep the vintage pieces, as I have heard (here lol) that they are much more shatterproof. However, since they are all clear casserole dishes, they all look similar to me. One has a fluted (?) edge like this but clear and of course, an actual casserole. Words on the bottom say "233-S Made in USA 36". Pyrex is written below. All the rest have varying text on the bottom. I tried to google but it didn't seem very clear. One says "233 Made in USA 14" and then directly below "7......." Then below is the pyrex logo (just the single word pyrex) and below that, "3qt - 2.8L" and then "microwave safe no broiler no stove top" The other is exactly the same except the last number on top is different - "233 Made in USA 20" and the logo below in the middle says pyrex, outlined in a rounded rectangle, and has a tiny measuring cup logo. Only other difference I can tell is that some, though clear, look a little more "green," if that makes sense (the 233 - 20 one). If you ladies have any info, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much! |
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Post by ellen on Nov 8, 2015 23:38:19 GMT
I was given pieces like the one you posted a link to as shower gifts in 1994. I actually know my vintage Pyrex, but I really don't know what you have based on the markings on the bottom. I have a lot of of the colored pieces, but I don't seek out the clear stuff.
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Post by princess consuela on Nov 9, 2015 0:28:34 GMT
Okay cool, that helps! Is it also the brown color? Or just the same pattern on the edges? Thanks!
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Nov 9, 2015 0:34:53 GMT
I wouldn't consider anything you described as vintage. Anything with the green tinge is new. Anything referring to microwave or dishwasher isn't vintage (yet).
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Post by ellen on Nov 9, 2015 0:41:06 GMT
Okay cool, that helps! Is it also the brown color? Or just the same pattern on the edges? Thanks! Mine were clear. I remember buying a rose colored baking dish like that for my mom in the 90s too. The tinted glass was popular in the 90s and early 2000s. Maybe you could use google to find out when exploding Pyrex started to become a problem. The stuff I use is mostly from the 60s and 70s. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 9, 2015 0:54:42 GMT
I know this sounds snarky, but it's not intended. The easiest way to find out is to email Pyrex or Corning with the numbers and and descriptions and ask them.
I emailed both Wolf and Singer about products I own and they replied within a couple of business days. Singer actually replied with a short history of my sewing machine.
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Post by princess consuela on Nov 9, 2015 5:09:32 GMT
I wouldn't consider anything you described as vintage. Anything with the green tinge is new. Anything referring to microwave or dishwasher isn't vintage (yet). Lol that's what I kind of wondered, as well. Good to know about the green tinge, too. Thanks! I know this sounds snarky, but it's not intended. The easiest way to find out is to email Pyrex or Corning with the numbers and and descriptions and ask them. I emailed both Wolf and Singer about products I own and they replied within a couple of business days. Singer actually replied with a short history of my sewing machine. Oh, I would have never thought of that, thanks! I know it's not a huge deal, but if one is relatively old, I'd prefer to keep it. One of the best places to research Pyrex is the website Pyrex Love. While most of the patterns are the colored, they do have some clear items listed. Some of the numbers you list are model numbers. Those are the same from pattern to pattern and designate what type of bowl/dish they are. Here is a good list of model numbers. 223 is a 13"x9" 3qt. utility dish. The other numbers/letters could be mould numbers. It is strictly related to manufacturing and has nothing to do with the pattern or model. A quick look at Etsy shows your fluted piece may be from the 1960's. That would be one I would keep if it is in good condition. The other place to look would be eBay. Thanks for the website suggestion, I was looking for something like that, but ended up on a Corningware or similar. Oooh, thanks for the info on the fluted one, I was planning on keeping that one anyway since it was a little different. Funny thing is, as I was going through them all, I remembered I had another one in the fridge errrrgggg. Thanks, all! |
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