Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A stunning example of the iconic 'Butterprint' pattern, featuring an Amish farming couple, wheat sheaves, and roosters. While the pattern is most common in turquoise, this pink-on-white version was a limited promotional release, making it a highly coveted treasure for collectors.
Story
Launched in 1957, this pattern captured a nostalgic American folk-art aesthetic. While turquoise flooded kitchens, this pink variant was a rare 'special' that turned a humble casserole dish into a mid-century status symbol.
Maker / Origin
Corning Glass Works revolutionized the kitchen with Pyrex, a borosilicate glass originally developed for railroad lanterns. Their marketing genius turned industrial laboratory glass into the colorful, indestructible heart of the American home.
Condition & Value
The pink pigment appears vibrant with no obvious 'flea bites' or scratches in the decal. The glass lid looks original and free of major chips. Excellent gloss on the opal glass significantly maintains its value. Pink Butterprint is significantly rarer than the turquoise version.
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.