Vintage Pyrex Hostess Red Square Casserole Dish with Lid 1 1/2 Qt 515-B-015 MCM For Sale

Add a vibrant pop of mid-century charm to your kitchen collection with this classic vintage Pyrex 1.5-Quart Red Hostess Square Casserole Dish (Model 515-B-015) complete with its original matching flat tab-handled red lid (Model 515-C).

Introduced by Corning in late 1950 as part of the celebrated "Hostess Oven-and-Table Ware" collection, this square baker was engineered to transition seamlessly from baking in the oven straight to elegant tabletop entertaining. Featuring rich Autumn Red fired-on enamel over durable white milk glass, it pairs clean mid-century lines with functional utility. Because these matching colored glass lids were prone to chipping, scratching, or separation over the decades, finding a complete 2-piece set in glossy, well-kept condition is a true prize for vintage Pyrex collectors and retro kitchen enthusiasts alike.

Key Features & Collector Highlights:

• Complete 2-Piece Set: Includes both the 1.5-quart square base casserole and its original fitted red tab-handled lid.

• Authentic Mid-Century Vintage (1950–1953): Features the classic embossed circular backstamp on the base ring verifying genuine early US production.

• High-Gloss Color Retention: Rich cherry/autumn red exterior finish retains excellent gloss and vibrant color depth.

• Brand: Pyrex (Corning Glass Works)

• Line / Series: Hostess Oven-and-Table Ware (Small Hostess Casserole)

• Dish Model Number: 515-B (stamped 515-B - 015 1 1/2 QT.)

• Lid Model Number: 515-C (Matching flat tab-handled lid)

• Capacity: 1 1/2 Quarts (1.5 Qt)

• Color: Autumn Red / Primary Red exterior with opaque Opal White milk glass interior

• Material: Fired-on color over heat-resistant Opal Borosilicate Glass

• Era / Production Years: Circa 1950–1953 (Mid-Century Modern)

• Country of Origin: Made in USA

• Dish Base Markings: Embossed circular backstamp reading:

  515-B - 015 1 1/2 QT. | T. M. REG. | PYREX | A-20 | MADE IN U.S.A. | OVENWARE

• Approximate Dimensions:

  • Dish Width: Approx. 8.5" x 8.5" square (outer rim)

  • Lid Width (Tab to Tab): Approx. 9.25" to 9.5"

  • Total Height (Dish + Lid): Approx. 3.5" to 4.0"

• Care & Cooking Compatibility: Safe for conventional oven, microwave, refrigerator, and table service. (Hand washing recommended to preserve vintage color gloss; do not use on direct stovetop burners or in dishwashers).

Condition

Fantastic vintage, pre-owned condition. The red on both the bowl and lid is bright and glossy, with minimal fading. White opal glass interiors are clean and free of chips, cracks, or heavy utensil marks. Embossed base stamp is fully legible. Condition is consistent with age and use.