Overview
This is a classic 'Servalier' line bowl, distinguished by its vibrant 'Paprika' orange hue and the iconic 'instant seal' sunburst lid.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Tupperware Servalier Bowl with Sunburst Lid, c.1970s
Photo reference
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Story
The 1970s saw a shift in the American kitchen toward bold 'earth tones' like harvest gold and this striking burnt orange, moving away from the pastels of the 1950s.
Maker / Origin
Earl Tupper, a chemist, originally developed Tupperware by purifying a waste product of the oil refining process into a flexible, durable plastic.
Condition & Value
The bowl appears to be in excellent vintage condition with the white graphic still crisp and bright. While Tupperware was mass-produced, the value of this piece is driven by the excellent condition of the white 'Medallion' graphic and the lack of typical 'sticky'…
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