Friday, March 25, 2011

Promotional Pyrex Green Blue Leaf Twin Server!

I really have to say, Pyrex pulled out the stops with their promotional pieces in the late 50s. I was fortunate enough to find a great piece from 1959 in a beautiful milk glass with green and blue leaves on it!


This piece was originally sold as part of a set with a pair of bowls on a brass carrier cradle. The box set was referred to as the Pyrex Twin Server. I looked high and low but was only able to find this singleton... I purchased it during a half price sale and paid one whole dollar.


A friend of mine actually commented that the pattern reminded her of the Cathrineholm lotus leaf pattern. I think the blue and green hues make me think of it too! I like the way the blue fades into the green colour, and how the crisp lines remind me of holding a leaf to the light and seeing its spindly texture.


I am loving the way it looks perched on the classic fave, my blue fridgie that I like to use as a loaf pan...

I have been really lucky with finding some promo pieces over the last few months... If you are interested, check out my Pyrex Blue Scroll Bowl, my Christmas present Pyrex Dandelion Divided Dish, and my first promotional piece, the Pyrex Rooster Pan.
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11 comments:

  1. ScarlettMarch 25, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    ooh not seen that pattern before! Its lovely. I picked up a more modern pyrex dish with the blue iris design the other day - should add it to my bloggy finds soon . Have a fabulous weekend Scarlett x

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  2. Sandra @ The Memory WorkshopMarch 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    ONE DOLLAR! So pretty! I hope I find one some day.

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  3. Loo xx from Jumbles and PompomsMarch 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I am literally swooning at that bowl, it's so pretty! And for a dollar too , I think I might pass out.! Well done you!

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  4. beetreeMarch 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    And only a DOLLAR!!! Amazing!

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  5. JenifirMarch 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Amazing deal! Have you checked out the set with rack, lids and original label and booklet in the other colour-way on the big auction site: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260757693470&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT. It is beautiful but at $30 before shipping is out of my league. I think that you are correct about pyrex promos of the period outdoing themselves designwise. It certainly was a flourishing period of industrial and product design.

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  6. KylieMarch 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    simple yet stylish...such a gorgeous pattern.
    If you've got time could you tell me the best way you've found to clean really dirty Pyrex?I see alot of it in op-shops but it is usually stained looking and brown. I would appreciate any tips.

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  7. mother of purlMarch 26, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I think that is the prettiest pattern I ever saw x

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  8. EvelynMarch 26, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    oh my a steal! this is a super cute pyrex design, my new banner is inspired with this exact modern leaf pattern, love it!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    $1.00 and that gorgeous colors. I am collecting blue and green pyrex. Where do you live again? I really should be thrifting at your thrift stores :)

    J.
    http://adimpleate.wordpress.com

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  10. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Awesome! Never seen that promo piece before. Looks great with that fridge dish :)

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  11. SixBalloonsApril 6, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Evelyn, I _thought_ that the Modish Vintage banner looked quite a lot like it... I'm glad it was the inspiration for your banner!

    Kylie, I haven't had much luck cleaning some grimy pieces that I own. Maybe I will post a story about my hard-to-clean pieces. However, Jeni B at incolororder.blogspot.com has some great tutorials and tips at her site!

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