Vintage Series A Corning Ware, A1B Casserole, A7C Pyrex Lid, 1 Liter Size, Pyroceram Ceramic, Circa 1970s, Blue Corn Flower

Vintage Series "A" Corning Ware Blue Cornflower, 1 Liter, Casserole A1B with Pyrex lid A7C. The dish is in excellent condition, clean inside and out, no chips or stains. There is very minor rubbing, storage marks, on the bottom corners of the casserole. The Pyrex lid, A7C with the large flat knob, is in good condition as it has a flea-bite chip on the outer edge of the lid; however, the chip which is not readily visible does not affect the lid's seal. The casserole measures 8.75" wide (handle to handle) x 7" long" x 2" high and the lid measures 7" x 7". The dish and lid weigh 3 lbs. Stamped on bottom of the casserole, is "A-1-B, 1 Qt, Corning Ware, Good for Microwave, USA." The Casserole dish sits balanced on a flat surface. Colors are bright, no fading. The Cornflower Blue pattern, which features three blue cornflower blossoms surrounded by leaves, was produced from 1957-1988 and has become the iconic, simple yet elegant floral design associated with Corning Ware cookware. Price is for one dish and one lid.

The casserole dish is made of Pyroceram, a glass ceramic material originally developed by Corning in the 1950s for use in rocket nosecones, thus it is impervious to extreme temperatures. Pyroceram, debuting in 1957 as Corning Ware Cookware, was marketed as safe for broiler, oven, stove-top, refrigerator, and freezer; when microwave cookers were produced it was deemed as safe for their use too.

Series "A" Corning Ware has been discontinued, it was produced from 1973-1994; however, the cornflower pattern was discontinued after 1988. Both tab handles in this casserole feature grips for the detachable handle; indicating that this dish was likely produced from 1973 to early 1980 as later pieces of Series "A" Tab Handles are smooth underneath, thus not useable with the detachable handle. This casserole is an excellent gift for the Corning Ware collector or the person fitting a Mid Century or Retro kitchen. This oven-to-table cookware is a terrific way to add vintage charm to your kitchen and table. Thanks for stopping by!

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