Original Listing Description

VTG RARE CORNING WARE 4QT LARGE L’ECHALOTE LA SAUGE CASSEROLE DISH WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING PUREX LID. THIS DISH WAS PURCHASED MANY YEARS AGO AND NEVER USED. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER COLLECTIBLE DISHES. PLEASE RESEARCH INTERNET FOR DETAILED INFO ON THIS SPECIFIC DISH. PLEASE SEE INTERNET AD AT THE BOTTOM FOR FULL DETAILS. THIS IS THE MODEL FROM ALL THE ADS THAT IT IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE AND DESIRABLE ONE. THIS DISH HAS BEEN VERY GENTLY HANDLED MAYBE USED ONCE AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION NEVER USED. PLEASE SEE ALL PICS INCLUDING RARE BOTTOM STAMP. ORIGINAL PYREX LID INCLUDED A-12-C. YOU DONT FIND THEM IN THIS CONDITION WITH FACTORY LID OFTEN. PLEASE ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS. THIS ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITH PRIORITY MAIL AND INSURANCE SAME DAY AFTER PAYMENT POSTS. THIS 4 QUART IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ONES FROM THE COLLECTION. IT DEFINITELY MAKES A STATEMENT AND IS A GREAT IDEA FOR A GIFT, TO USE FOR COOKING WITH YOUR LARGE FAMILY OR FOR DISPLAY IN YOUR MCM VINTAGE MODERN KITCHEN. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER PYREX AND CORNING WARE ITEMS. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAVE A NICE DAY!!!****Taken from a online article about the rarest casserole dish. Wow#1 Spice of Life Casserole Dish Model: L’Echalote La Sauge (Spice of Life) Price: $4,000 Size: 4 QT Color: MultiSpice of Life Casserole Dishphoto source: PinterestThe rarest CorningWare pattern is the Spice of Life 4-QT casserole dish. The whole line of L’Echalote La Sauge or Spice of Life pattern CorningWare dishes has become valuable. Mint condition 4-QT casserole dishes with this pattern can sell on eBay for $4,000 or more, making them the rarest pattern out there.This cheery pattern with a transparent Pyrex top was made from 1972 to 1987 in a few forms. In addition to garlic, mushrooms, green peppers, artichokes, and tomatoes, the pattern includes a variety of herbs CorningWare’s ‘Spice of Life’ collection is commonly considered to be the company’s second-most popular pattern, right after ‘Cornflowers ’However if they are in good condition and still have their original lids, select models within this price range can sell on the internet for thousands of dollars.The dish’s model name was only inscribed underneath the pattern on the early plates. Rare model names include ‘L’echalote La Marjolaine’ and ‘Le Romarin’.As a result of their extreme rarity, casserole plates with this pattern that are in perfect condition are sold for thousands of dollars. An eBay seller, for instance, is selling a 4 piece set from 1970 for $20,000. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Vintage Pyrex collectors and appraisers.