What is JAJ Pyrex?
JAJ (short for James A Jobling) were the producers of PYREX tableware, casserole dishes and other bakeware in the United Kingdom from 1922 until the plant (in Sunderland, England) closed in 2007. Opal PYREX produced in the United Kingdom was available until the early 1990s.
What Pyrex patterns are most valuable?
The 10 Most Popular Vintage Pyrex Patterns No Collection is Complete Without
- Daisy (Pink)
- Snowflake (Turquoise)
- New Dots.
- Rainbow Stripes.
- Terra.
- Gooseberry (White on Pink; Pink on White)
- Butterprint (White on Turquoise) Current eBay Asking Price: $660.00.
- Lucky in Love. Current eBay Asking Price: $4,250.00.
How can I tell if my Pyrex is borosilicate?
Eyeball It. If you have a dish at home that you want to test you can also try just looking at the hue. If you look at the edge of a dish and it is made out of soda-lime glass it will be a blueish-green hue. If the glass is Borosilicate then you should not see any color.
How old is my antique Pyrex?
Use the glass markings, stamps, and logos on the pieces themselves to identify when the glass was produced. The oldest Pyrex markings should be on the bottom of glass pieces and feature Pyrex in all capital letters inside a circle with CG for Corning Glassworks.
How do you tell what year your Pyrex was made?
What are the colors of Jaj Pyrex patterns?
The majority are of course JAJ Pyrex patterns as these were produced in the UK. Click on the picture to find all currently available items per pattern The original colors were turquoise, spring yellow, and pink. This set was later re-issued with a coral color.
When did Opal Pyrex start making tableware?
The production of opal PYREX commenced in the mid 1950s as canteen ware, later launching for the general public in 1957 with tableware patterns Coronet and Wild Bryony. Not long after the ‘Gaiety’ product line launched, including the ever-popular patterns Snowflake and Daisy.
When did the Jaj Pyrex plant in Sunderland close?
JAJ were the producers of Pyrex bowls and bakeware in England from 1922 until the plant (in Sunderland, UK) closed in 2007. Whilst most English Pyrex is branded JAJ, some of their work is also branded Crown.