For those who LOVE pyrex
.... a brand developed by Corning Glass (est 1851) in 1912 ... PYREX has
been produced in 3 Major Categories: CLEAR (1915 -); Flameware (1936-79);
Coloured (Clear and Milk Glass) (1947-) ...
Offered here is a pyrex,
Crystal-Clear, Amethyst-Purple Tinted, Large-Size Lasagna Baking Dish - in
MOST-EXCELLENT - gently-used condition - likely from the 1990's into the 2000's.
All surfaces are GLEAMING - super-HIGHLY-glossy,
shiny, crystal-clear, and clean; NO obvious cracks, chips, nor flea bites; no hazing, nor stains. There are some fine rubs, scratches and incidental contact marks; some rub-wear to the exterior surfaces' base seat rim; a couple small rub patches on the interior base of the dish into the glass; a few small and longer scratches into the glass mainly on exterior surfaces - likely from handling, storage, and stacking.
Although
the glass in Photos may appear blue – it is purple.
Reverse-embossed on the base is the manufacturer's information - "233; MADE IN U.S.A.; 23; 0 .; pyrex "circled R"; 3 QT - 2.8L; MICROWAVE SAFE; NO BROILER; NO STOVETOP".
This Baking Dish measures - ~ 15 1/8"- in length, to the outer edge across the handles, 13 1/8" across the inner edge; 9 1/2" - in width to the outer edge, 8 7/8" across the inner edge; 2 1/4 - 3/8" in height; 11 1/8" x 6 7/8" across the base seat-rim.
SOME
INTERESTING INFORMATION –
pyrex - colours -
In the 1990's and into the 2000's, PYREX released many of their products in a variety of colours –
cobalt, amethyst, cranberry, spring-green, peacock-blue, smoke-gray and a blush
series of pink, green and blue as well.
Lower case “pyrex" -
pyrex - Corning Inc Pyrex was trademarked as PYREX in 1908. It was made of borosilicate glass. World Kitchen LLC “spun-off” of Corning in 1998 and licensed the Pyrex brand in lower case "pyrex". THIS Pyrex was made of less-costly soda-lime glass. So, currently, Pyrex made in the US (N America) is made of soda-lime glass but elsewhere it is made of the costlier borosilicate glass.
Oblong Utility Dishes -
Oblong Utility dishes were
available over the years in a variety of sizes – MPN-230 Extra-Small (1-QT);
MPN-231 Small (1 1/2 QT); MPN-232 Medium (2 QT); MPN-233 Large (3 QT); MPN-234
Extra-Large (4 QT). Each specific item was
available for different lengths of time – in response to customer needs. Their
dimensions varied a little as handles were introduced and molds changed.
233 – Large – 3 QT –
appeared in 1950 with full-width handles, sharp interior corners - available ~
– to the late 1980’s + (scooped handles, rounded corners).
A coupe of these oblong baking dishes appeared with the MPN having an N added - 232-N, 233-N perhaps more. There is a slight variation to the measurements between the 233 and 233-N baking dish.
Handles -
Many standard
utility dishes had NO handles until ~1936.
The first handles
were tab-type handles – slightly upturned and rounded – 1936.
The next style was released
in 1940-47 – where the handles were flat tab-handles. Embossed
"U.S. PAT OFF" - is indicative of earlier run pieces.
Sculptured handles arrived
in 1947 - for much bakeware - not these oblong casseroles.
Full width handles arrived
in the 1950s, available into the '60s and maybe the '70s, changing form in the
1980's.
SHIPPING
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Currently
and until further notice - only shipping from within Canada by Canada
Post - Monday-Friday – not weekends; not holidays.
To pay no shipping-handling - Local Porch Pick-Up always
available for purchased items – please contact seller to make arrangements.
Shipping from within Canada is calculated by eBay;
Shipping to the USA should be calculated by eBay, if not – please contact
seller for pricing; Shipping Internationally - by air & with tracking only
- please contact seller for pricing.
Depending on
your location, eBay may add calculated taxes to your total purchase – according
to local requirements – above negotiated item and shipping-handling quoted.
I use the most
economical carriers who operate Monday-Friday – not weekends; not holidays.
I also refund shipping
over-charges, if they are significantly over my actual cost to ship - normally,
I am close to the actual cost.
All
hard-surface items are – well-washed in hot soapy water, rinsed, air-dried,
photographed, wrapped in clean paper towel, packed, and placed into clean
storage boxes until purchased.
Processing Blankets, Once in Hand -
All Blankets are washed in Wool-Safe Laundry
Detergent; dried on warm heat, until dry; photographed from both sides; folded
and bagged loosely, then placed into a storage cupboard having cedar shingles
throughout the cupboard until sold.
There are videos and web-sites on line which
explain how wool items can be re-stretched to their proper shape or size (or
closer to) – as shrinkage happens when washed and dried.
See Feedback Profile on eBay.com of member grimavrams; member since Dec 2002.