Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
A striking example of Mid-Century Modern utility, this large serving bowl features the 'Sculptured' thumbprint pattern in a deep, smoky tint. While most associate Pyrex with white opal glass, this line was designed to transition seamlessly from the oven to a stylish dinner party table.
Story
Corning Glass Works launched this line in 1967 to capture the 'mod' aesthetic of the era. It was a revolutionary moment when kitchenware finally became a centerpiece of interior design. This smoky hue was the height of sophistication.
Maker / Origin
Pyrex was born from a Corning scientist's wife using a sawed-off battery jar to bake a cake. By the 1960s, the company had mastered borosilicate glass, making it the most trusted name in American kitchens for its 'unbreakable' reputation and heat resistance.
Condition & Value
The bowl shows significant surface grime and dust, which is easily cleaned. There appear to be some light surface scratches consistent with use. Thorough cleaning is required to see if the glass has 'etched' or clouded over time. Condition reduces value by 20%.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.