Corning ware sauce maker blue cornflower is one of the patterns pictured in our book corning pyroceram cookware by debbie and randy coe on pages 17 to 44. Now over 50 years later this cookware is still a favorite among cooks. It can be manufactured in ogival shapes, hemispheres, pressware sheets, and various machined shapes. The brand was later spun off with the sale of the corning consumer products company subsidiary now known as corelle brands. Corning divested its consumer product lines including corningware and visions pyroceram based cookware, corelle vitrelle tableware, and pyrex glass bakeware in 1998 by selling the corning consumer products company subsidiary now known as corelle brands to borden, but still holds an interest of about 8 percent. A good substitute would be this guide to corning pyroceram cookware. Donald stookey of corning s research and development division. Nov 09, 2016 the corningware pyroceram blue cornflower 4 pc. The abcs of vintage corning ware corning ware model. In 1958 corning glass introduced their first pyroceram cookware called blue cornflower. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Explore the new collection of sleek and modern dinnerware in a variety of sizes and colors.
This special pyroceramr material was first used on military missile nose cones, and because of. Pyroceram is the original glassceramic material developed and trademarked by corning glass in the 1950s. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Glassceramic based corning ware can be taken from the refrigerator or freezer and used directly on the stovetop, in an oven or microwave, under a. Product corningware french white 12piece round and oval bakeware set. Users of the corningware blue cornflower 4piece cookware set will enjoy its versatility as much as its timeless beauty.
He was researching heatresistant materials that would withstand thermal shock on the nose cones of ballistic missiles and then adapted this technology for cookware. Its important to note that should you own a full collection of corningware dishes instead of just a single item, those could go for a lot more. January corning ware has been a staple in american kitchens since the late in the sixties and seventies it was the goto brand for newlyweds. Old corning ware made from 1957 to 1988 were durable stuff. Donald stookey of cornings research and development division. Excellent book on the patterns and history of corning ware. It was first introduced in 1958 by corning glass works in the united states. Old corningware dishes from the 1970s could be worth thousands. Corningware midnight blue 24ounce meal mug with white lid. This foreverfavorite pattern has been updated for the modern kitchen on mixing bowls, dinnerware and more.
The book s release was obviously timed to come as close to the 50th anniversary of the corning ware brand as possible, but had the author waited he would have been able to expand the book to include the relaunch of corningware pyroceram and the expansion of the visions line in 2008. Shop for corningware stovetop cookware online at target. Vintage corning ware patterns 19582001 welcome to the consolidated patterns page. It was hailed as a new spaceage cookware material virtually impervious to temperature extremes. This is a showcase for my personal collection of corning ware. This book chronicles the years of corning ware and the 15 years of visions. Further development to kitchen products resulted in corningware cookware, which made its debut in 1958. Corning pyroceram cookware shops at the corning museum of glass. This is the first detailed reference book about cornings pyroceram cookware, which was introduced in 1958. Some of those are thermal shock resistance, heat insulation, high strength, toughness, high temperature stability and isolation capabilities to name a few. The first reference book to provide a detailed account of the pyroceram r cookware, developed at corning by donald stookey and marketed in 1958. Within advanced optics, there are three main products that are available at an industrial scale.
Pyroceram was produced in the 1950s by corning glass during their extensive research on photosensitive glass. This special pyroceram material was first used on military missile nose cones, and because of its durability, it was felt to be a great medium for the kitchen, too. A retrospective on cornings spaceage glass ceramic material, pyroceram cookware. Corning pyroceramr cookware by randy coe and debbie coe. Reprints of catalogs, brochures, and historical material also are included. A good substitute would be this guide to corning pyroceram cookware, both of which have great guides to pieces and patterns, plus some amazing vintage ads. Refer to the corningware website for specific tip sheets for your product. Pyroceram is very tough material, you can take the corning pyroceram cookware from freezer to stove top without cracking it. Corningware news newspapers books scholar jstor september. The abcs of vintage corning ware corning ware model numbers. Donald stookey discovered this material accidentally when an overheated piece of glass turned out to be too tough to break when dropped.
I just received this book and read the whole thing in one sitting. In blue cornflower, the p series ran from 1958 to 1972, the a series ran from 1973 to 1988. If you own any corningware sets or single items that you dont mind selling, consider getting it priced out by an. Corning pyroceram glassceramic material is opaque, light gray in color, and has high strength, high elastic modulus, and uniform dielectric properties.
So we have put a number of technological protections in place to ensure that our transaction process is. One piece of corningware, in a pattern not widely produced, sold on ebay. We are concerned about the safety and security of your information. Corningware french white 12piece round and oval bakeware set. This was the longest running pattern in the pyroceram cookware. Corningware dishes were known to be a very popular wedding gift back in the 70s and 80s. A good substitute would be this guide to corning pyroceram cookware, both of which have great guides to pieces and.
Jan 18, 2011 read the stovetop cookware pyroceram or visions discussion from the chowhound cookware, glass cookware food community. While pyroceram would quickly go on to be used for a variety of products, including corning ware cookware. How to know if your vintage corningware is worth some serious. Tuesday, november 26, 20 the abcs of vintage corning ware corning ware model numbers. Corning ware, also written corningware, was originally a brand name for a unique glassceramic pyroceram cookware resistant to thermal shock. All items are in excellent condition, no chips or cracks. Corning ware pyroceram black trefoil covered casserole, 2. Corningware a423cbf blue cornflower pyroceram 4pc cookware set. Vtg scarce corning for pyroceram, all white detachable lock. Corning glass introduced their pyroceram cookware in 1958. The first reference book to provide a detailed account of the pyroceramr cookware, developed at corning by donald stookey and marketed. The first reference book to provide a detailed account of the pyroceramr cookware, developed at corning by donald stookey and marketed in 1958. Saute, bake, broil and serve with our seethrough cookware. Shop the splendor pattern a customer favorite on new baking dishes.
If youre not 100% satisfied with any item, exchange it or return it. Pyroceram, a glassceramic heated material was originally developed by corning in the 1950s to be used in rocket nose cones. Corningware, which was introduced in the late 50s, was quite common and popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Glass ceramic cookware set gives purchasers expected result with an eyecatching development and extraordinary value. The book contains more than 400 color photographs and a wealth of information about each piece. In 1988, corning sold its consumer division to world kitchen, world kitchen made corningware with cheap stoneware. Stovetop cookware pyroceram or visions cookware glass. Glass ceramics, macor, and corning pyroceram glass code 9606. Nov 28, 2008 the first reference book to provide a detailed account of the pyroceramr cookware, developed at corning by donald stookey and marketed in 1958. The first reference book to provide a detailed account of the pyroceramr cookware, developed at corning by donald stookey and marketed in. Corningware just white bakeware microwave cooking for one. The pyroceram formula was adjusted and a new line of. Aug 15, 2005 the book s release was obviously timed to come as close to the 50th anniversary of the corning ware brand as possible, but had the author waited he would have been able to expand the book to include the relaunch of corningware pyroceram and the expansion of the visions line in 2008. Corning ware cookware pictures and price guides in 2020.
Pyroceram is a visually clear glass material with the appearance of window glass, commonly used in glass stove tops, wood stove doors, etc. The first reference book to provide a detailed account of the pyroceram cookware, developed at corning by donald stookey and marketed in 1958. Corningware was originally a brand name for a unique glassceramic pyroceram cookware resistant to thermal shock. How to know if your vintage corningware is worth some. The abcs of vintage corning ware corning ware model numbers do you know your a b cs. This special pyroceram r material was first used on military missile nose cones, and because of its durability, it was felt to be a great medium for the kitchen, too.
This special pyroceramr material was first used on military missile nose cones, and because of its durability, it was felt to be a great medium for the kitchen, too. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Corningware powder 24ounce meal mug with white lid. Glass ceramics glass ceramics, macor, and corning pyroceram. Corning blue cornflower 3 spout measure sauce maker 1 quart 4. Visions is a brand of transparent stove top cookware created by corning france and introduced. Corning ware cookware pictures and price guides with images.
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