Vintage Pyrex
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 Vintage Pyrex
Buying Guide for Kitchenware
Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to find what you’re looking for in kitchenware, so we’ve put this guide together to help you make your choice
Index
• Dinnerware
• Cookware
• Bakeware
• Cutlery & Utensils
• Glasses
• Kitchen Textiles
Dinnerware
Most modern dinnerware is dishwasher safe and can be split into four separate areas as follows:
Bone China: Extremely strong and doesn’t chip easily so it’s great for everyday use; however, its smooth appearance makes it ideal for special occasions too.
Earthenware: A heavy duty style of pottery with a rustic appearance
Porcelain: Extremely strong and incredibly smooth with a translucent appearance. It’s the finest of all ceramics
Stoneware: A heavy ceramic, dense in structure and suitable for everyday use
Cookware
Aluminium Pans
• Non stick
• Suitable for use with gas, electric or halogen hobs
• NOT suitable for use on induction hobs
• Heats food quickly and evenly
Stainless Steel Pans
• Suitable for use with gas, electric or halogen hobs
• NOT suitable for use on induction hobs
• Corrosion resistant
• Easy to clean
Bakeware
• Ceramic oven to table ware is suitable for use in ovens at high temperatures and is all completely microwave and dishwasher safe
• Pyrex is heat resistant glassware suitable for oven use, serving and storage. All Pyrex items are both microwave and dishwasher safe
Cutlery & Utensils
Cutlery
There are a lot of cutlery ranges to choose from; three that stand out are listed below, all of which are stainless steel and completely dishwasher safe
• Aspen
• Dakota
• Elements
Kitchen Knives
A lot of kitchen knives are made from forged stainless steel; they’re completely dishwasher safe and carry a lifetime guarantee. They are ‘full tang’ which means that the blade extends the full length of the handle improving the weight and balance of the knife.
The range includes:
• Paring Knife – a small knife used for preparing fruit or vegetables
• Bread Knife – a serrated blade knife designed for cutting through crusty bread
• Utility Knife – a serrated blade knife for general use including preparing meat, vegetables or sandwiches
• Chef Knife – (also known as a French knife) a specialist knife sharp enough to slice very finely
• Cheese Slice – a utensil used for preparing very thin and even slices of cheese
Plastic Utensils
Most plastic utensils sets combine modern style with easy to clean materials. They have nylon grip handles for easy use and are completely dishwasher safe. The range includes:
• Slotted Spoon
• Slotted Turner
• Solid Spoon
• Potato Masher
Glasses
You can buy glasses for all types of drink and all types of occasion; they are durable, high quality and completely dishwasher safe. Some notable ranges include:
• Tulip – a range of everyday glassware suitable for most uses
• Twilight – a sophisticated range of smoke tinted glass
• Vinello – an elegant range of fine rimmed glassware
• Bianco – Hand made contemporary shaped glasses with a fashionable frosted stripe
Kitchen Textiles
Kitchen textiles are used for both protection and decoration. Most items form a range so everything will match in your kitchen or on your table. Some notable ranges include:
• Vintage Blue
• Portofino
• Dots
• Grid
• Madrid
• Mother of Pearl
• Leaf Cutwork
• Chrysanthemum
• Linier Aqua
• Modo
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SAUNDERS ~ PYREX ~ SILVER STREAK IRON ~ 1940’s ~VINTAGE $2,600.00 |
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Vintage 1920s Childs Pyrex Bake Set Pyrexette w/box $449.99 |
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GLASBAKE CHICKEN SOUP BOWLS-BLUE YELLOW VINTAGE-PYREX? $132.48 |
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VTG Primary Pyrex Nesting Bowls – Complete Set – Nice!! $119.99 |
Can I melt down vintage milk glass?
I was wondering if I could use my minor burner to melt an old antique bowl into glass rods for craft use. The torch is not really the question, the torch will melt Pyrex, It’s really a question whether there are any harmful chemicals in the glass that can damage me
Sure, but you may not end up with white glass when you get done. Some white glass is made opaque white with tin compounds and it should stay white while others are fluorine compounds which tend to revert to clear when reheated to melting. The fluorine may fume, not sure how well it is encased chemically.
You do know that the glass is unlikely to work with your soft glass and definitely will not work with Pyrex because of the difference in COE? You will have to, once you have melted some, pair it with your other glass and pull a bicolor thread with the two colors side-by-side. If the thread curves as it cools, the COEs do not match and it is likely that anything made with those two will break or show internal cracks.
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/glosothr.htm#COE
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Towel Bar – 18-inch Rod, Pyrex Glass – Sunrise Specialty This is a Pyrex Glass Towel bar. It is available in 3 lengths – 18 inch , 24 inch , and 30 inch . You can also choose the finish you want. It is available in coated brass, chrome, old bronze, and polished or brushed nickel finishes…. |
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Pyrex mixing bowel crazy daisey 2 1/2 qt multi purpose bowel good size 2.5 quarts…. |
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PYREX $19.86 More popular than ever, Corning’’s PYREX is one of the most recognized and collected of vintage kitchen glass. Ovenware, FLAMEWARE, colorful later additions, laboratory glass, and more are presented in an organized format in this revised and expanded 4th |
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vintage pyrex from ricracandbuttons.etsy.com
