Vintage Corning ware skillet

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

I was browsing an antique store today and came across small, maybe 10", corning ware skillets with lids. They were marked skillets.....The owner of the shop was not to helpful as she did not know if these really could be used on the stove top.

Does any one know or have experience with this item? She had several, in good condition all with glass lids. They were really nice.

Thanks,

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@Mom2Dogs I would suggest contacting Corningware directly.

Some cookware does not work well with newer types of stoves.

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FlyersGirl · ‎03-13-2010

Wow. I know I have a few of these skillets with lids in my basement storage in Corn flower and Spice of life designs. I think all of them were small skillets. Yes, I did use these on my electric stove top.

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

You can cook on the stovetop with Corningware pots. I wouldn't try to sear a steak in one!

I cooked in mine on an electric stove.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

Google it. Google says yes.

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gizmogal · ‎05-09-2014

I own a set with the old Corningware cornflower blue pattern on the sides of the pieces. Very sturdy kitchenware. Can go from fridge to oven to table.

Sorry, you sure can use them in the microwave or the oven, but not stovetop. They are not skillets other than the shape.

Excellent for reheating leftovers. These are pieces designed to be purposely shallow instead of the casserole-type cookware of the square or deep round traditional Corningware.

But it is actually glass and will fail if direct heat is applied by putting the skillet on a burner. Just think of it as a different shape from Corning, but the same as their other store or heat type vessels. It's not a skillet in the sense that it is used on a burner with direct heat. There is no way I'd put mine on a stovetop or burner. I tried it with the smallest one of the set I own, with a low flame, and it cracked. Lesson learned.

I have mine for a very long time and they don't chip or crack or even show any scratches. I put them in the dishwasher and stack them in a cupboard without a second thought. They are really useful.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

I did google...but I also like to hear from those that have actually used the product.

I think I will go back and pick one up. I had never seen them before, so cute!

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@gizmogal Thanks for your innput, I wonder why she called them skillets? To me skillet means stove top.

My first thought when I saw them was no way they should go on my stove top, but when I read 'skillet'...and then asked the owner she said yes....I will take your advice, thanks!

frenchie · ‎03-12-2010

I had some years ago with the cornflower design and yes they were all used on the stovetop. I still have a coffee pot incase the power goes out, and used to have a tea kettle.