This casserole, part of a range of casseroles and entrée dishes issued under the title `Anniversary Ware', satisfied the judges' criteria for several reasons. Its neat, clean appearance and unusual range of colours not normally seen on this type of product made it suitable for use on the dinner table. The machined base which distributed the heat evenly, without distorting the vessel, enabled it to be used on either gas or electric hobs. One of the judges expressed reservations about the ease of removing the lid without the traditional knob but it was felt that the advantage gained in saving oven space compensated.

Since 1951, John Reid and his wife Sylvia have practised as architects, interior and industrial designers. Their professional work covers a wide range of commissions from major clients such as British Rail, Thorn Electrical Industries, Boots and the City of London Corporation. They have been granted four Design Awards by the Council of Industrial Design and two Silver Medals as a Diploma di Collaborazione from the 10th, 12th and 13th Milan Internationale Triennales.