CorningWare Cornflower Blue Casserole Dish, 4 Quart

This is a vintage CorningWare casserole dish, specifically a 4-quart oval or rectangular baker, distinguishable by its classic 'Cornflower Blue' pattern. The dish consists of a milky white pyroceram glass-ceramic body and a clear glass lid. The primary decorative feature is a delicate blue floral motif, depicting stylized cornflowers and surrounding foliage, imprinted on the side of the casserole. The pattern is centered on at least one long side of the dish. The dish has integrated handles on its shorter ends, typical of CorningWare designs, allowing for easy lifting and serving. The clear glass lid features a prominent glass knob handle in the center, designed for easy grip. Both the casserole body and the lid appear to be in good condition with no immediately visible chips, cracks, or significant scratches. There might be some minor surface wear consistent with age and use, such as light scuffs on the base or slight fading of the blue pattern, but these are not clearly discernible in the provided image. The white finish of the pyroceram body appears clean and uniform. The craftsmanship indicates mass production characteristic of CorningWare, known for its durability and heat retention properties. This particular design, the Cornflower Blue pattern, was one of CorningWare's most popular and long-running patterns, produced from 1958 to 1988, placing its estimated age within that period. This item represents a classic example of mid-20th-century American kitchenware.