Overview
A set of four tempered 'opal' milk glass mugs featuring the iconic Snowflake Blue pattern, a delicate garland of stylized snowflakes and scallops.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Pyrex 'Snowflake Blue' Milk Glass Mugs, No. 1410
Photo reference
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Story
1970 marked a turning point in the American kitchen as Corning Glass Works sought to harmonize the dinner table with the stovetop.
Maker / Origin
Corning Glass Works revolutionized domestic life when they introduced Pyrex in 1915, originally using a low-expansion borosilicate glass developed for railroad lanterns.
Condition & Value
The mugs appear to be in excellent vintage condition with the blue enamel pattern remaining crisp and dark. Value for these mugs is driven by the 'Pyrex collecting' boom; while common, sets in excellent condition with high gloss and no 'dishwasher haze' (dulling of the glass)…
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