Vintage 1964 JAJ Pyrex Grey Classics Hawthorne Cinderella Bowl Dish 7.5"
£30.00
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Vintage 1964 JAJ Pyrex Grey Classics Hawthorne Cinderella Bowl Dish 7.5"
£30.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Opal Glass Cinderella Casserole / Eared Mixing and Serving Bowl
- Designer: JAJ Pyrex UK Studio Ceramicist
- Brand: Pyrex (JAJ Sunderland)
- Manufacturer: James A. Jobling and Company Limited (Wear Glass Works)
- MPN: Grey Classics Hawthorne Cinderella Series 1964
- Place of Origin: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
- Style: Mid-Century Modern Kitchenalia / Retro British Homeware / Space Age Utility
- Colour: Rich Charcoal Grey and Deep Slate Grey Exterior Shell, Crisp Silk White Screen-Printed Leaf Borders, Brilliant Opal White Interior
- Design Era: Mid-1960s Space Age / Premium Promotional Era (Released c. 1964)
- Material: Heavy-Gauge Toughened Opal Borosilicate Glass
- Set Includes: One Single Independent Cinderella Eared Mixing and Serving Bowl
- Features: Asymmetric Handle Ears (One Wide Grab Wing, One Narrow Pouring Spout), Wrap-Around White Vitreous Screen Print Border, Classic Fully Embossed Crown Backstamp Logo
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (The glass body is structurally solid with no chips, cracks, or fleabite rim nicks; the charcoal grey exterior coat is beautifully smooth, highly reflective, and glossy with no metal utensil scrapes; the white Hawthorne grapevine pattern is 100% complete and sharp; the interior is completely clean with no dull dishwasher clouding or haze)
- Size and Capacity: Diameter measures exactly 7.5 inches across from the edge handle-ear tip to the pouring spout, which is approximately 19cm. Stands roughly 3 inches high (approx. 7.6cm). Holds a convenient domestic volume of approximately 1.5 UK Pints.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This premium piece of British kitchen history dates precisely to the mid-1960s promotional surge (c. 1964). The specific implementation of the white grapevine cartouche motif over a dark charcoal base—officially marketed under the catalogue series name "Grey Classics" or "Classics Grey"—was manufactured for a very short window starting in 1964, making these grey variants far scarcer than the standard green or red versions of the same pattern.
- Historical Note: The James A. Jobling company operated the legendary Wear Glass Works in Sunderland, producing iconic British Pyrex shapes that independent collectors actively distinguish from American Corning counterparts. The signature Cinderella body profile—developed with a wide, flared tab handle at one end to serve as a steady thumb rest and a narrower spouted handle at the other to ensure neat pouring—was engineered to transition seamlessly from active counter mixing to oven baking and final table presentation. The 1964 Grey Classics range represents a highly sophisticated, high-fashion moment for the firm, stepping away from traditional bright pastels to introduce a smoky, minimalist palette designed to coordinate with high-end Scandinavian teak dining spaces. Because these over-sprayed enamel layers are extremely susceptible to modern machine washing, finding a piece that has escaped all dishwasher-induced dulling is a phenomenal survival for vintage kitchenalia curators.
Description
A wonderfully graphic and exceptionally pristine acquisition for collectors of rare vintage Pyrex, mid-century kitchen stagers, or retro culinary curators, this 1964 JAJ Hawthorne Cinderella bowl is full of Space Age character. The vessel showcases an outstanding balance of form, contrasting a brilliant, high-gloss opal white interior chamber against a smooth, intensely reflective charcoal grey exterior canvas. Wrapped cleanly around the waist of the vessel is a crisp white screen-printed border of interlocking grapevines and scrolling tendrils, utilizing the unique eared silhouette to cast beautiful geometric lines on a vintage display dresser or dining table layout.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Rare Grey Classics Palette: Embellished with a continuous horizontal band of finely detailed white vineyard leaves that pop dramatically against the scarce dark slate background.
- Asymmetric Cinderella Proportions: Outfitted with an organic, sculpted rim that tapers into distinct functional wings, providing an excellent, steady grip for counter tasks or serving.
- Vitrified Opal Borosilicate: Formulated from heavy, thermal-shock resistant English glass designed to withstand intense oven temperatures while preserving its chemical stability.
- Embossed Crown Pedigree: The flat underside houses the crisp, raised JAJ crown mark, providing absolute historical authentication for serious collectors.
Condition Report
This vintage English Pyrex dish is in immaculate condition, presenting with a level of preservation rarely seen in 1960s domestic glassware. The borosilicate structure is completely sound, ringing clear when tapped, and is free from edge chips, hairline fractures, structural cracks, or restoration. The charcoal grey enamel coating is 100% complete and intensely glossy, showing zero sign of historical metal spoon marks or storage abrasions. The white graphic transfer lines are entirely intact without thinning or fade. The interior is perfectly bright and glassy, showing no evidence of hard water stains or dishwasher-induced etching. Please review the detailed gallery macro photographs to inspect the glaze finish and verify the physical scale.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: This delicate glass vessel will be cushioned carefully in acid-free tissue to protect the exterior color coat, wrapped entirely in multiple layers of high-density bubble cushioning, and packed securely within a rigid cardboard shipping box filled with defensive loose-fill packaging peanuts to prevent any transit movement.
- 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.