Pyrex “Silver Streak” Iron

Postwar Silver Streak Iron made out of Pyrex. Q: Helping our mother downsize her home, we came across this iron. We love the look but don’t know anything about it. Can you help? A: You have a Silver Streak Iron, manufactured by Saunders Machine & Tool Corp., New York, and Corning Glass Works, Corning, N.Y., […]

What’s In and What’s Out in 2023

Dear Lee, As we welcome the new year, collectors love to reassess what’s “in” and what is “out.” The past year has seen a welcome return of flea markets and antiques shows. We have loved being able to go to shows and, of course, indulge our passion for collecting. The No. 1 rule of collecting […]

Pyrex Casserole Dish

In the 1970s Pyrex came out with limited edition Moon Deco casseroles. They were opaque white with red dots, black and red circles on the lid and a black underplate. They initially retailed for $5.95. Now, they can be worth $145 if they have all the parts, including the lid and underplate.    

Egg-actly the Right Time for Collectible Deviled Eggs Platters 

This is the time of year that many pull out a plate they haven’t seen for a year — the deviled egg platter, or egg plate, with its perfect oval indentations. Deviling is a term for mixing hot spices into foods. Serving deviled eggs is common during the Easter season. The deviled egg first became […]