Thursday, November 19, 2009

Canadian Pyrex...Delphite


Delphite..the name alone makes Pyrex collectors swoon!
I know I get weak in the knees whenever I see some....
Not a lot is know about these pieces made in Canada. I believe there was a plant in Ontario established in 1945.
They manufactured the complete pie crust dish set. A bowl set, a refrigerator set. Of the refrigerator set I have only seen the small and the medium ones. Never seen the large one-does it exist?
The pieces don't have the same feel, thickness. I must admit that even if I use all my pieces I'm a bit more scared to drop them than the other Pyrex...I don't know why
In the first pic you can see the vegetable bowl, 4 salad bowls, the casserole and the square bottom bowl.
Here's a close up of the elusive square bottom bowl...I have seen it at really crazy prices on ebay. I got a real good deal on it from a Pyrex acquaintance...
Even if the pieces are more plentiful than in the U.S. they are quite rare nonetheless....and cheap rare still!
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16 comments:

Susan said...

That blue is stunning indeed. I was not aware of Delphite, thanks for introducing it to me.

Unknown said...

Oh....a mystery! Love it! This color is so pretty!!!!! Did they make a lot of this? Was this made like the jadite was made in the US???? I learn more neat things on Vintage Thingie Thursdays!

concretenprimroses said...

Those are beautiful!
I don't think I've ever seen them. I'll keep an eye out now!
Kathy

My Grama's Soul said...

I never knew pyrex came in that color! How pretty that is. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Jo

Jocelyn said...

These bowls are so beautiful! I've never seen these before.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

LV said...

I have never seen Pyrex like this. A very enjoyable post and shared information I was not aware of. Thanks, and you did very well.

Maureen said...

Ohhhhh.....I need these! What a beautiful color!

Debbie said...

I can see why you swoon, it is so pretty. I have never heard of it or seen it.

★Carol★ said...

I don't think I've ever seen any of these before, but boy are they lovely! What a gorgeous color, and I particularly like the ones with the scalloped edges. I would be scared of dropping them too. So scared that I probably wouldn't even use them!
Happy VTT!
Carol

cristina said...

Great colour. I'll keep an eye out, particularly the elusive square bottomed one!

Jane said...

I am not familiar with Delphite. Thanks for educating me. I learn more new things reading the VTT posts.
Have a great weekend.
Jane

Coloradolady said...

Oh. My. This is beautiful...I just love the color. I have never seen this before, or I am sure I would have a piece or two. Great post...now I have something new too look for! Have a great VTT!

Unknown said...

Wow, I've never seen that. I've never even seen it at the local retail place that I've seen everything. And that says something. WOW...fab-u!

Thrifted Treasure said...

They're a beautiful colour, you are the undisputed Queen of Pyrex!

MomWaldsPlace said...

I was going to make a witty comment on the vintage ads, but then I saw this blue. OMWord, I'm speechless.

Vonlipi said...

Thanks everybody for all the wonderful comments!