Vintage 1949 PYREX #402 Primary Colors Red Mixing Bowl 1.5 Quart

Vintage PYREX #402 Primary Colors Red Mixing Bowl 1.5 Quart  A vintage red glass mixing bowl with a solid opaque primary red exterior and white interior. It features a rounded nesting shape with a smooth, stepped rim. Numerous surface scratches and minor paint loss are visible across the red body.  Introduced by Corning Glass Works in 1945, the primary color nesting bowls were among the first colored kitchenware items produced by Pyrex. These bowls revolutionized home baking by combining utility with vibrant mid-century kitchen aesthetics. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors of vintage kitchenware and mid-century design.  Origin: United States Time Period: 1945-1950 Material: Tempered opal glass Diameter: 7.25” Height: 3.75”W Backstamp: 402 PYREX 18 - indicating the late 1940s primary colors bowl set, red introduced in 1949  Condition: fair/good vintage condition. Deep red still intact, but no longer as glossy. The bowl shows noticeable scratches and scuffs and minor paint loss on the red exterior finish. There are some scratches on the inside of the bowl typical of usage. There are no chips or cracks anywhere on the bowl. See all photos for transparency. Sold as