![]() This strong material made the dishes borderline indestructible.Įventually, Pyrex began using tempered soda-lime opal glass to make its dishes instead of the much-stronger borosilicate glass, a change which made original Pyrex dishes even more valuable and sought after. ![]() Pyrex products made between 1915 and the late 1970s are especially sought after in the online market.Īccording to Bon Appétit, these early dishes were crafted from borosilicate glass, which is the same thermal, shock-resistant material used to create railroad lanterns and industrial glass. TODAY reports that opaque, brightly colored pieces that feature floral and geometric designs tend to resell for the highest price. All my pyrex dishes have hard-core baked on food stains that I cannot get off. However, not all bowls can fetch such a handsome sum. Pyrex dishes have been a staple in American households for over 100 years.Įven if you don't own any, chances are your parents' and grandparents' cupboards are chock full of the brightly-colored kitchenware.īut little do most people know, the vintage dishes they've been allowing to collect dust for decades might actually be worth a fortune.Īccording to TODAY, vintage Pyrex sets can sell for up to $1,800 online, with single bowls even retailing for a whopping $900.
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