Vintage Pyrex Early American Pattern 1.5 Quart Casserole Dish

This is a vintage Pyrex casserole dish, model #043, in the 1.5-quart size featuring the 'Early American' pattern. The piece is constructed from opal (milk) glass with a matte wood-tone brown or golden-brown exterior finish. The decorative motif is printed in gold and depicts various colonial-themed icons, including a bald eagle, coffee mill, mortar and pestle, bellows, ears of corn, and wheat stalks. This specific color and pattern combination was produced by Corning Glass Works between 1962 and 1971. The dish is accompanied by a clear, tempered glass lid, likely a 943C model. From the image, the gold leaf pattern appears mostly intact; however, there are visible signs of wear common to this era, including slight scuffs along the rim and some cloudiness in the lid. A significant piece of adhesive tape is across the lid, which may leave a residue. The interior is white opal glass, which generally resists staining, though inspection for 'flea bites' on the rim and 'dishwasher haze' (a dulling of the exterior finish) is recommended. The craftsmanship is typical of the mid-century mass-production era, known for high durability and thermal shock resistance.