Description

Includes both a 2 1/2 Qt Casserole Dish with glass lid, and a 5 Qt Dutch Oven with glass lid. Both have the "Floral Bouquet" pattern that is valuable to collectors. The Casserole Dish is marked P 2 1/2 B and appears to be a 1971 Third Edition collectible. The lid is marked A-9-c 1.d. The Dutch Oven is marked P34B and is 5 quarts, with a glass lid marked P-12-C. This is a 1971 edition also. The original Corningware products developed before 1975, became valuable and are considered vintage. However, there are many patterns and styles, and some knockoffs hit the market. How can you tell the valuable vintage collectibles from the cheaper items? A number of ways. First, check the manufacturer’s stamp at the bottom of the item. The stamp on this item shows it is an original Third Edition from 1971. Also check the impression on the glass lid. Check the pattern, and you will identify this as the "Floral Bouquet" pattern, which is one of the most valuable for collectors. If your state requires the payment of sales tax, it will be added to the purchase price and collected by Ebay. How valuable are these items. Below are current discussions of this Floral Bouquet pattern from 1971-1975: From web site thatslife.com, regarding corningware patterns, “ More rare patterns, like Wildflower - made from 1977 to 1984 - and Floral Bouquet - made from 1971 to 1975 - can fetch up to $10,000 online.” From clickorlando.com, “ Floral Bouquet - made from 1971 to 1975 - can fetch up to $10,000 online.” From doyouremember.com, “ Floral Bouquet (made from 1971 to 1975) are going for up to $10,000. “ From Bhg.com.au (Better Homes and Gardens), “ Floral Bouquet (made from 1971 to 1975) can fetch large sums on eBay”.