verde dish

The Pyrex Verde line dates from the 1960s and comprises bowls, casseroles, etc, in a range of green and greenish yellow colors. Remember those avocado-colored appliances from the 60s? (Everything from refrigerators to mixers were available in that color.) Well, that's what I thought of when I found this lone avocado refrigerator dish at a garage sale for a dollar this past weekend.

pricey yard sale purchase

According to my research on the Internet (looking at the mark), this piece of Stangl is quite old, dating from the late 1930s or early 1940s. It has an unusual satiny green glaze.

I believe the piece is a planter…can’t imagine what else it would be used for. In observing the “handles” on each side, I think they are meant to resemble swan or birds’ heads (although my husband doesn’t see that at all!)

I bought this at a yard sale held by an antique dealer about a half dozen years ago. Her prices were inflated and, at $20, I think I overpaid big time. At any rate, this is my most pricey yard sale find.