JAJ Pyrex Cottage Rose Serving Platter Vintage Milk Glass Large Meat Tray 659
£30.00
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JAJ Pyrex Cottage Rose Serving Platter Vintage Milk Glass Large Meat Tray 659
£30.00
Item Overview
- Type: Large Rectangular Serving Platter / Meat Carving Tray
- Artist / Designer: Jaj Pyrex Studio Design Team
- Brand: Jaj Pyrex (James A. Jobling)
- Manufacturer: James A. Jobling & Co. Ltd.
- MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): 659 (Mould Mark: 613 / 659)
- Place of Origin: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England (UK)
- Style: Mid-Century Kitsch / Retro British Kitchenware
- Colour: Milky White Opal Glass with Pink, Red, Blue, and Grey-Green Floral Accents
- Design Era: Mid-20th Century / Retro 1970s (Released c. 1970)
- Material: Heavy-Gauge White Opal Borosilicate Glass (Milk Glass)
- Set Includes: One (1) Large Oblong Handled Serving Platter
- Features: Integrated Easy-Grip Carry Handles, Oven-to-Tableware, Fade-Resistant Decals, Stackable
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
- Size and Capacity: Measures a substantial 15 inches x 10 inches (approx. 38cm x 25cm) from handle to handle.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This premium piece of British kitchen heritage dates to the early 1970s (c. 1970–1973). The specific base configuration carrying the Jaj crown emblem alongside the iconic 613/659 mould stamp provides a precise diagnostic marker, dating its production prior to the mid-1970s factory transition to the standardised "Pyrex England" branding.
- Historical Note: Manufactured at the famous Wear Glass Works in Sunderland by James A. Jobling (Jaj), this platter features the highly collectible "Cottage Rose" pattern. Characterised by its romantic English country house aesthetic—showcasing fully bloomed pink and deep red roses balanced by delicate blue forget-me-not accent sprays—this pattern was designed to bring a bright, cheerful elegance to post-war British dining tables. Produced using thermal shock-resistant borosilicate opal glass, this design allowed homemakers to move a heavy Sunday roast effortlessly from a hot oven straight to the family dinner table.
Description
A beautifully preserved icon of mid-century British tableware, this large oblong serving platter perfectly embodies the nostalgic charm of retro kitchen Americana reimagined for the English countryside. The lustrous, milky-white glass body acts as a brilliant canvas for the dual-sided asymmetrical rose transfers, which retain their vibrant coloration and glossy surface finish.
A beautifully preserved icon of mid-century British tableware, this large oblong serving platter perfectly embodies the nostalgic charm of retro kitchen Americana reimagined for the English countryside. The lustrous, milky-white glass body acts as a brilliant canvas for the dual-sided asymmetrical rose transfers, which retain their vibrant coloration and glossy surface finish.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Ergonomic Raised Handles: Formed with two integrated, subtly flared edge handles that allow for a secure grip when lifting heavy main courses or hot bakes.
- Contoured Lip Edge: The platter is styled with a functional raised perimeter wall and gently rounded corners, cleverly engineered to retain juices, gravies, and sauces safely on the dish.
- Luminous Opal Quality: The dense, high-grade British milk glass exhibits wonderful light-filtering translucency when held up to a source of illumination, a signature quality missing from modern ceramic alternatives.
Condition Report
This substantial meat platter is in exceptional vintage condition, showcasing phenomenal preservation with no structural chips, hairline cracks, flea bites, or dulling to the glaze. The decorative "Cottage Rose" transfers are beautifully crisp, showing no significant dishwasher fading, colour loss, or major utility scuffs. The serving surface is incredibly clean with only the lightest, negligible signs of historic utensil marks visible under angled inspection. Please examine the detailed macro photos to confirm the pristine surface finish and verify the physical scale.
This substantial meat platter is in exceptional vintage condition, showcasing phenomenal preservation with no structural chips, hairline cracks, flea bites, or dulling to the glaze. The decorative "Cottage Rose" transfers are beautifully crisp, showing no significant dishwasher fading, colour loss, or major utility scuffs. The serving surface is incredibly clean with only the lightest, negligible signs of historic utensil marks visible under angled inspection. Please examine the detailed macro photos to confirm the pristine surface finish and verify the physical scale.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: Free UK Tracked Delivery.
- Packaging: Securely double-wrapped in high-density cushioning inside a rigid box to guarantee pristine protection of the opal glass during transit.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
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- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.