Vintage Corning Ware Spice of Life 3-Quart Casserole: Transfer or Screen Print Variant

🥘 A Corning Ware Classic
The Spice of Life pattern is one of Corning Ware’s most beloved designs, featuring fresh garden vegetables and French-inspired lettering. This listing offers a choice between two distinct print styles, both highly collectible.

✨ Choose From the 2nd photo:
Upper Left – Rare Early Transfer Variant ($72)
Softer, less saturated colors with lettering that can appear very dark green instead of true black. Superscript 36*. These early production pieces are harder to find in this condition and prized by collectors.
Lower Left – Rare Early Transfer Variant ($72)
Same rare early transfer variant style, offered in excellent condition. Superscript 50*.
Upper Right – Screen Printed Variant ($62)
Bold, crisp colors with true black lettering. This later production method gave the design vivid contrast and durability.
Lower Right – Screen Printed Variant ($62)
Same screen printed variant style, equally well preserved.
📸2nd to last photo shows the 2 variants top and bottom.

📝 Details:
Size: 3 Quart (A-3-B)
Pattern: Spice of Life “L’Echalote La Marjolaine”
Material: Pyroceram glass-ceramic
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of use.

💡 Collecting Note: The Rare Early Transfer Variant represents the first generation of this pattern and is less common than the later screen printed version.

*Collector’s Note on Superscripts
Some Corning Ware Spice of Life pieces carry a small holographic superscript number next to the model mark. These numbers appeared only during a short production window in the late 1970s–early 1980s and are not present on every piece.
While Corning never published an official explanation, collectors generally agree that the superscripts were tied to specific production runs or backstamp plates, making them a useful way to identify variants. Because they mark a narrower manufacturing period, pieces with superscripts are often considered more collectible than their plain silk-screened counterparts.

✍️ Checkout Instructions:
When ordering, please select your choice in the order variations (e.g., Upper Left Transfer Variant or Lower Right Screen Printed Variant) so we can ensure you receive the exact casserole shown in photos.
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
Your casserole will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe delivery. Shipping is included at no extra cost, even on this large and heavy piece — so you can focus on enjoying your vintage find without worrying about hidden fees.