Vintage CORNING - Ware Casserole, PYREX Flameware ACCESSORY; Twist - Lock HANDLE
Item History & Price
CORNING Inc (est 1851) - Corning is known world-wide for their Corning*Ware, Corelle, and PYREXproducts. Offered here is a Vintage-Retro CORNING Inc - CORNING*Ware Casserole + PYREX Flameware ACCESSORY - a Twist-Lock Removable HANDLE - in most excellent, gently-used condition.At the dish-grasping end, this handle is made of stainless steel - all screws and associated parts arein excellent condition. All parts are mechanically sound - mechanism grasps firml...y and securely, locks well.The hand-grasp end of the handle is made of a Black-coloured heat-resistant material (man-made, plastic-like - perhaps Bakelite) - heavy-duty, strong &sturdy. There is a stainless-steel ring at the end of the handle - used for hanging, keeping it close at hand.When thehandle is in the "open position" - the black handle end is twisted to one side; thedevice is pressed up to the edge of the dish at the tab handle - then the handle end is twistedinto the "lock position" - aligning straight. VERY SECURE &STRONG GRASP.This handle can be used for tab-handle CORNING*WARE Casserole Dishes, Skillets and Saucepans as well as PYREX FLAMEWARE tab handle Skillets and Saucepans.This Twist-Lock HANDLE measures 7 1/2" in length with the hang-loop extended, 7" in length, excluding the loop; 2 5/8" in width at the prongs, 1" on the Bakelite handle; 1 1/4" in height - irregular.As per MULTIPLEQUANTITIES – vintage items are often unique by the lives they've lived andmarkings embossed on base. Those details are included here.Q1 - Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "CORNING*WARE"; "PAT. No. 641830".There is a little pitting, rust, and discoloration on the hang-loop. The dish-grasp stainless steel is highly-glossy, shiny and clean - little specks of residue, fine rubs and scratches over the metallic surfaces. The Bakelite handle is more to matte in sheen.
Q2 - Very Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "CORNING*WARE"; "PAT. No. 641830".The stainless and Bakelite surfaces are highly-glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, minimal contact marks. A little discoloration to the hang-loop - more to matte in sheen.
SOLD - Q3 - Barely-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "* CORNING WARE; PAT. No. 2 854, 279".All surfaces are highly-glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, minimal fine rubs, scratches, contact marks.
Q4 - Very Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "* CORNING WARE; PAT. No. 2 854, 279".
The stainless and Bakelite surfaces are glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, some fine rubs, scratches, contact marks.
Q5 - Very Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "* CORNING WARE; PAT. No. 2 854, 279".
The stainless and Bakelite surfaces are glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, some fine rubs, scratches, contact marks.
SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION –CORNING*WARE -CORNING Inc (est 1851) – a powerhousecompany who produced the brands: CORNING*WARE (was launched in 1959 - a wide array of items and patterns were available over the years. Significant changes in design came in 1972 and a complete re-work of products came after World Kitchen Inc took ownership after 2000.);Corelle and PYREX (developed by Corning Glass in 1912 ... PYREX has beenproduced in 3 Major Categories: CLEAR (1915 -); Flameware (1936-79); Coloured(Clear and Milk Glass) (1947-))...CORNING's CORNING WARE was originally made from "thermal-shock-proof"glass - from 1959 - 1990s-2000, PYROCERAM. This material was suitable fortable-top, stove-top, microwave, oven, broiler - and dishwasher safe. Removeable Handle - This was a device designed so that handles would not be in the way while cooking & baking - pots, skillets, casseroles could then also be carried to the table with the handle attached then removed again, once delivered, to use less table space. The tab handles have a sculpted ledge for grasping onto.This line of cookware wasdesigned as "STOVE-TOP to TABLE-WARE" - in thatthe DETACHABLE-HANDLES (sold separately) were attached for cooking andremoved when placed table-top - convenient & space-saving.CORNING*WARE DetachableHandles were designed to be used for CORNING Casseroles - 4 styles werereleased in all - P-10-HG (Black OR White versions); A-10-HG; P-201-HG; and aMini-Handle. P-Style detach-able handles were made to be used on older items. Significant changes in design came in 1972 - dishesbecame more squared and sides were more straight. A-Style detach-able handles weremade to be used on these newer items.HOWEVER - DetachableHandles tended to be used for stove-top purposes MORE than oven-baking - fitting onto PYREX Flameware skillets and saucepans well.Bakelite FLAT-Handles made1964-7 are microwave & stove-top safe BUT oven-safeonly up to ~350 F (so stay below 325 F to be safe) - above which they are knownto blister. Always check your own appliance manuals.SHIPPING- Able to shipfrom Canada (default) OR US (please contact withrequest OR for pricing. Add a day to handling-time). Internationalshipping from either is also an option – please contact seller for pricing.See Feedback Profile oneBay.com of member grimavrams; member since Dec 2002.I also refund shipping over-charges, ifthey are significantly over my actual cost to ship - normally, I am close tothe actual cost.I use the most economicalcarriers who operate Monday-Friday – not weekends; not holidays.
Q2 - Very Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "CORNING*WARE"; "PAT. No. 641830".The stainless and Bakelite surfaces are highly-glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, minimal contact marks. A little discoloration to the hang-loop - more to matte in sheen.
SOLD - Q3 - Barely-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "* CORNING WARE; PAT. No. 2 854, 279".All surfaces are highly-glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, minimal fine rubs, scratches, contact marks.
Q4 - Very Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "* CORNING WARE; PAT. No. 2 854, 279".
The stainless and Bakelite surfaces are glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, some fine rubs, scratches, contact marks.
Q5 - Very Gently-used - No significant condition issues - The metal is stamped clearly - "* CORNING WARE; PAT. No. 2 854, 279".
The stainless and Bakelite surfaces are glossy shiny and clean - no significant stains or issues, some fine rubs, scratches, contact marks.
SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION –CORNING*WARE -CORNING Inc (est 1851) – a powerhousecompany who produced the brands: CORNING*WARE (was launched in 1959 - a wide array of items and patterns were available over the years. Significant changes in design came in 1972 and a complete re-work of products came after World Kitchen Inc took ownership after 2000.);Corelle and PYREX (developed by Corning Glass in 1912 ... PYREX has beenproduced in 3 Major Categories: CLEAR (1915 -); Flameware (1936-79); Coloured(Clear and Milk Glass) (1947-))...CORNING's CORNING WARE was originally made from "thermal-shock-proof"glass - from 1959 - 1990s-2000, PYROCERAM. This material was suitable fortable-top, stove-top, microwave, oven, broiler - and dishwasher safe. Removeable Handle - This was a device designed so that handles would not be in the way while cooking & baking - pots, skillets, casseroles could then also be carried to the table with the handle attached then removed again, once delivered, to use less table space. The tab handles have a sculpted ledge for grasping onto.This line of cookware wasdesigned as "STOVE-TOP to TABLE-WARE" - in thatthe DETACHABLE-HANDLES (sold separately) were attached for cooking andremoved when placed table-top - convenient & space-saving.CORNING*WARE DetachableHandles were designed to be used for CORNING Casseroles - 4 styles werereleased in all - P-10-HG (Black OR White versions); A-10-HG; P-201-HG; and aMini-Handle. P-Style detach-able handles were made to be used on older items. Significant changes in design came in 1972 - dishesbecame more squared and sides were more straight. A-Style detach-able handles weremade to be used on these newer items.HOWEVER - DetachableHandles tended to be used for stove-top purposes MORE than oven-baking - fitting onto PYREX Flameware skillets and saucepans well.Bakelite FLAT-Handles made1964-7 are microwave & stove-top safe BUT oven-safeonly up to ~350 F (so stay below 325 F to be safe) - above which they are knownto blister. Always check your own appliance manuals.SHIPPING- Able to shipfrom Canada (default) OR US (please contact withrequest OR for pricing. Add a day to handling-time). Internationalshipping from either is also an option – please contact seller for pricing.See Feedback Profile oneBay.com of member grimavrams; member since Dec 2002.I also refund shipping over-charges, ifthey are significantly over my actual cost to ship - normally, I am close tothe actual cost.I use the most economicalcarriers who operate Monday-Friday – not weekends; not holidays.
