I have an old pyrex bowl with a detachable handle with a glass inset

Any idea to its age and since it has a flame imprint, can it be used on a gas stove?

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Both pieces in near perfect condition. Value?

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Best Answer

The flame indicates the 'flameware' line, which was made from 1936 to 1979. Corning states:

By 1936, just when the borosilicate glass patent used in bakeware was due to expire, Corning Glass Works released a new type of glass under the Pyrex brand name: FLAMEWARE, an aluminosilicate glass that could be used on the stove top. FLAMEWARE boasted many of the same virtues as Pyrex bakeware, such as cleanliness, cooking efficiency, and the ability to cook, serve and store in the same dish, and was marketed in the same advertisements as Pyrex. The FLAMEWARE line included saucepans, frying pans, teapots, and coffee percolators.

I found a webpage saying it can be dated as the flame changed slightly over the years, but they don't have examples to compare to; you might need to get a collector's guide.

As for value, you can look to see what those pieces have sold for on ebay or what the asking price is from 'replacement' type websites. (although you won't get that much; they'll take their margin). A recent collector's guide would likely be the most comprehensive place to look. You might ask your library if they have one, or can get one through ILL (Inter-Library Loan)

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How can you tell old Pyrex from new Pyrex?

Flameware was a different type of glass composition from the regular Pyrex. The blue tint was designed to distinguish it from clear Pyrex items. The earlier pieces went into production around 1936. Flameware was produced at two locations in Corning at.

What is Pyrex Flameware?

While chances that you will get acute lead poisoning from using vintage Pyrex are minimal, do not underestimate the damage exposure to tiny amounts of lead can do over time. As lead accumulates in the body, it can cause irreversible damage.

Are vintage Pyrex toxic?

Use the glass markings, stamps, and logos on the pieces themselves to identify when the glass was produced. The oldest Pyrex markings should be on the bottom of glass pieces and feature Pyrex in all capital letters inside a circle with CG for Corning Glassworks.

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