Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Homestead Red?


I am guessing that this piece was made as an experiment at the Pyrex factory.  The pattern is somewhat off-center, but the biggest giveaway is that it is RED!  To the best of my knowledge Homestead only came in blue and brown.  The seller of this piece was in Charleroi, PA which is the home of Pyrex.  This furthers my belief that it was an experimental piece.  Anyway, it was a great deal at $10, and I love adding unusual pieces to my collection.

Does anybody else have any unusual pieces?  I came across a green Woodland bowl once (still kicking myself for not picking up that one!).

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  1. Very interesting! I haven't come across any strange or unique pieces, however I'd love some green Woodland!

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  2. I have a casserole lid that has a hot air balloon etched on the top. I have asked around and I have searched the web but no luck. No one knows. I have even thought maybe someone etched it themselves but I am not totally convinced this is then case. Oh well at least it makes my collection unique. " )

    Leslie

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    1. So cool! You should post a pic of your lid on here so we can see! :)

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  3. oh wow, the red is great - amazing piece to add to your collection!

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  4. Wow this is really neat! I never really liked the homestead pattern in blue- but it looks great in red!

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  5. Oooh I love it. The red is beautiful!

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  6. It's great that you find these unique pieces. It makes your collection that more special. LOVE your collection.
    Brenda

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  7. good for you finding that piece. I always look pastel pieces

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  8. Oh wow - I have this piece too! Can you tell me what size yours is? The seller who I bought this piece from was from Charleroi too.

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