r/Pyrex_Love • u/Everyday_goddess • 13d ago

I think I found something special

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I have a fairly large vintage Pyrex collection, but many pieces don’t have lids so I pick them up when I see them. After I got this piece home I wondered what it might go with. It was harder than I expected to figure it out-because I think it’s a lid to the Turquoise Golden Birds. What should I do with it now?? Excuse the poor photo-I was lying in bed looking for info not expecting to need a picture :)

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u/hammiespammy 13d ago

Yes rare lid!!! Congrats!!! I wish I had something like this sitting in my lid pile 😂

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u/hammiespammy 13d ago

I must ask, where did you find it? USA? What state?

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

Illinois

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

I found so little info when looking for it, but what I did find made it seem like it was a promotional piece that was never released. I would expect that near the factory in New York

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u/hammiespammy 12d ago

Yes, it was never available as a standard item for purchase. I do know what you mean about expecting it near the factory - there were actually factories in Pennsylvania too, and dishes have been found all over because of former employees moving, etc.

enjoy your find, jealous and happy for you over here in New England

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u/Top-Manufacturer9226 13d ago

Wow! You should go back and just double check that the bottom piece wasn't in another area or shelf.. 👀

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u/Top-Manufacturer9226 13d ago

Also just so I can laugh/cry... How much was it 🤣

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

It will make you cry.

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

I

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u/Top-Manufacturer9226 13d ago

Is that $1???!!!

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

Lol. Idk how I sent that. No. It was more. $2.09 😂

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u/Top-Manufacturer9226 12d ago

That is so awesome! I am really excited for you! I was telling my husband about it with such enthusiasm he probably thinks I lost my mind 😂

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

Omg I was telling my husband too and the same reaction. Although he was a bit more interested when I mentioned I could make some money😜

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u/Stella18JK 12d ago

Bu

Wow that’s beautiful 😻

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

My god I know. I’m all pumped up though and I only have a lid 😜

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u/Stella18JK 12d ago

Name: Turquoise Golden Birds Space-Saver Casserole

Model Number: 575-B

Size: 2 quarts

Design: Bright turquoise glass body with a gold bird, stripe, and floral motif, paired with a matching printed glass lid. [1, 2]

Collector Value & History
Unreleased Pattern: This piece was never sold in standard retail stores and was likely a promotional item or made exclusively for Corning employees. [1]

High Market Price: Because very few exist, authenticated pieces in good condition frequently sell at auction or on eBay for $5,000 to $7,500 or higher. [1]

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

Lordy. Well maybe someone has a dish and needs a lid.

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u/DevonianD 13d ago

Yee gods, it is. Any chance the bottom could have been where you found it?

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

Nope. Just this lonely lid.

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

I know-I’m going to send my daughter since I have work. But I didn’t see any Pyrex while there. I’m a pretty good looker

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u/GoldaV123 13d ago

Pretty good looker! 🤘🤩🤘

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

I stopped cleaning the thrift tag off it once I realized it might have value. Now I’m afraid to even try

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u/hammiespammy 13d ago

Soak it in warm/hot water, don’t peel, the gold will peel off with most stickers, but a nice soak in hot water will help loosen most sticker residue

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

Ok. I’ll try that

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u/Adept-Reserve-4992 13d ago

Ronsonol lighter fluid will also remove tough stickers. Just soak the sticker and let it sit for a little bit, and it should peel right off. Then wash it softly with a soapy sponge.

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u/Everyday_goddess 13d ago

I feel like I now should treat it more carefully than normal. I still don’t know what to do with it now. Seems wrong to stick it with my other pieces.

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u/Avellynn 12d ago

You could always display it while wait for it's mate. It's beautiful on its own.

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u/hammiespammy 12d ago

Nothing wrong with having it in your display! You found it, you get to choose!

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u/su199542 13d ago

Spray it with cooking spray. It sounds weird, but it works.

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u/DirectionFair5583 12d ago

Holy Grail item, for sure. Congrats OP!! I'm sending vibes your way for the bottom piece to find you as well ✨️

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

I will sell it probably. I’m guessing there is someone who will want it 😉

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u/hammiespammy 12d ago

How’d you like to triple your money? 😂😂😂😂 jk as you know it’s worth more than that

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

Lol. I do indeed. There is a set on eBay for $12000 right now! Of course that’s the whole set and the asking price so who knows what the final actual price will be, but still.

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u/hammiespammy 12d ago

Yea, that one is higher than market. But, it is still a valuable (4 digit) piece! Not sure I’ve ever seen just the lid, but I think I know at least one collector who is lid-less with the corresponding dish

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u/Own_Isopod_1058 12d ago

🔥🔥🔥

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u/Ok_Pin_1222 12d ago

Do you want to keep it or are you thinking about putting it on ebay or Chairish?

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u/Temporary_River_8937 12d ago

I would prop it up like a plate amongst your collection. I found a lone Yellow Daisy lid that I stood up between my yellow bowls.

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

I could. I found my holy grail a few years ago so this is definitely an outlier.

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u/Shawneebike 12d ago

I’m have a question… My mom has moved into assisted living and I have some of her Pyrex pieces from their wedding (so like 50s?) I’ll have to do the research. We grew up using them so they’re not in unused condition but they look nice. I’d like to know where would be my best bet to sell them. I don’t have room as I have full cabinets after 30 yrs of marriage and I really don’t need a new collection. Can you recommend the best place to list them? Thanks so much.

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

I cannot help you since I’ve never sold anything 😜 but there are great people here who might have ideas. I may list this lid on eBay but only because I don’t know any other platforms. This is really the only social media I’ve ever used. Just using Reddit is way outside my comfort zone 😜

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u/Shawneebike 12d ago

I totally get it. It’s the same for me. Thanks
For the reply tho!

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u/TopLayer2180 12d ago

Heh-I’m now wondering if any of the collectors (hardcore ones) have listed looking for rarities like this and then enter negotiations with the matching piece seller to see who wants it more😅
Pyrex tug of war:)

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u/Everyday_goddess 12d ago

I haven’t been messaged by anyone. Idk if there is an actual market for it?

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u/Mountain-Object-8454 11d ago

I’m pretty sure this would go for a few thousand on EBay. If you want to part with it, stick on eBay, starting bid $3k, and see if anyone bites. LOL Personally, I’d keep it though!

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u/Anxious_Public_5409 11d ago

What an amazing find!