Corningware Casserole Appraisal

Vintage CorningWare 'Spice of Life' Casserole Dish with Pyrex Lid

This is a vintage CorningWare casserole dish, specifically from the highly recognizable 'Spice of Life' pattern collection. The dish itself is made of white opaque ceramic-glass material (Pyroceram), known for its durability and versatility for oven, stovetop, broiler, and microwave use. It has a rectangular shape with gently rounded corners and integrated handles on the shorter sides. The key distinguishing feature is the vibrant 'Spice of Life' decoration, which wraps around the exterior of the dish, depicting an assortment of stylized fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, mushrooms, lemons, artichokes, and various herbs and foliage, rendered in warm autumnal tones of red, orange, yellow, and green. Below the decorative band, the phrase "L'Echalote, La Marjolaine" (Shallot, Marjoram in French) is printed in a cursive script. The accompanying lid is made of clear Pyrex glass, conforming to the rectangular shape of the dish, and features a textured, round knob handle for easy lifting. The overall condition appears good, with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear on the ceramic body or the glass lid. The colors of the 'Spice of Life' pattern remain bright and intact, suggesting careful use or storage. These dishes were popular from the late 1960s through the 1980s, placing its estimated age in that timeframe. The quality of craftsmanship is typical of CorningWare products from that era, known for their robust construction and functional design.