Anniversary Ware
Casserole Dish and Lid
1960 (made)
1960 (made)
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This cast iron casserole dish designed by John and Sylvia Reid was part of a range of casserole and entreé dishes entered into the Design Council Awards in 1960. The judges were impressed by its clean, neat appearance, and by the use of colours not usually seen on this type of cookware (making it attractive enough to take straight from oven to table).
In terms of practical use, it scored well because the machined base which distributed the heat evenly, could be used on either gas or electric hobs. One of the judges expressed reservations about how easy it would be to remove the lid without the traditional knob, but it was felt that the advantage gained in saving oven space compensated for this.
In terms of practical use, it scored well because the machined base which distributed the heat evenly, could be used on either gas or electric hobs. One of the judges expressed reservations about how easy it would be to remove the lid without the traditional knob, but it was felt that the advantage gained in saving oven space compensated for this.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Anniversary Ware (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast iron, enamelled |
| Brief description | Casserole dish and lid, `Anniversary Ware', cast iron, enamelled, England, West Bromwich, made by Izons and Co., designed by John and Sylvia Reid, 1960. Winner of the Design Council Award 1960. |
| Physical description | Oval dish of cast iron, the dish enamelled black and the lid bright yellow. Both body and lid have handles at each end. |
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| Object history | This casserole dish was part of a range of casserole and entreé dishes entered into the Design Council Awards in 1960. The judges were impressed by its clean, neat appearance, and by the use of colours not usually seen on this type of cookware (making it attractive enough to take straight from oven to table). In terms of practical use, it scored well because the machined base which distributed the heat evenly, could 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. Historical significance: Won Design Council Award in 1960. |
| Historical context | The Council of Industrial Design (CoID) was established by the British government in 1946 "to promote by all practicable means the improvement of design in the products of British industry". It sought to foster a critical awareness of design among manufacturers, retailers and consumers. |
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| Summary | This cast iron casserole dish designed by John and Sylvia Reid was part of a range of casserole and entreé dishes entered into the Design Council Awards in 1960. The judges were impressed by its clean, neat appearance, and by the use of colours not usually seen on this type of cookware (making it attractive enough to take straight from oven to table). In terms of practical use, it scored well because the machined base which distributed the heat evenly, could be used on either gas or electric hobs. One of the judges expressed reservations about how easy it would be to remove the lid without the traditional knob, but it was felt that the advantage gained in saving oven space compensated for this. |
| Bibliographic reference | Eric Turner in British Art and Design 1900-1960, ed. Carol Hogben, London, V&A Publications, 1983, pp.220-21. ill. ISBN. 0905209575 |
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| Accession number | CIRC.445&A-1963 |
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| Record created | November 3, 2006 |
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