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Flameware

Teapot and Cover
ca. 1953-ca. 1977 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pyrex teapot and lid, transparent glass and stainless steel, globular shape with flattened 'waist', steel band and handle fixing, open handle attached at top only.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Titles
  • Flameware (manufacturer's title)
  • Pyrex (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Mould-blown aluminosilicate glass, press-moulded borosilicate glass and stainless steel
Brief description
Pyrex 'Flameware' teapot, mould-blown aluminosilicate glass and press-moulded borosilicate glass with stainless steel, made by Corning Incorp., Corning, around 1953-1977
Physical description
Pyrex teapot and lid, transparent glass and stainless steel, globular shape with flattened 'waist', steel band and handle fixing, open handle attached at top only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
  • Diameter: 16.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • '8446-B 6 CUP C PYREX (R) 1111 [sic] MADE IN USA' (moulded within a circle on base of pot.)
  • 'PYREX (R) 7756-C J-18' (Metal band moulded on lid)
  • 'STAINLESS [an emblem of flames] 8446 PYREX' (stamped on metal band)
Gallery label
Teapot , Mould-blown aluminosilicate glass, press-moulded borosilicate glass and stainless steel America (Corning), around 1953-1977 made by Corning Incorp. Gift of Jennifer Opie (C.7 1,2-1995) .(18/06/2009)
Credit line
Given by Jennifer Opie
Collection
Accession number
C.7:1, 2-1995

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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