CorningWare: Spice of Life: P-315-B Loaf Pan

A classic piece of mid-century kitchen heritage designed to bring vintage charm to modern baking routines. 

This heavy rectangular loaf pan is crafted from opaque white glass-ceramic material and decorated with the detailed "La Marjolaine" herb and vegetable motif on both long sides. The pattern showcases a botanical layout of mushrooms, tomatoes, artichokes, and marjoram sprigs in rich earthy browns, deep reds, and ochre, yellow tones. It transitions effortlessly from freezer to hot oven or stovetop burners. It functions beautifully for baking large family meatloaves, terrines, or rustic artisanal breads, serving as a bright decorative focal point when placed directly onto a dining trivet.

Manufactured by Corning Glass Works in Corning, New York, USA. Features the early, highly prized embossed and moulded backstamp directly within the smooth white glass base reading "P-315-B, 9x5x3, CORNING WARE, FOR RANGE AND MICROWAVE".

This piece features the "La Marjolaine" pattern, a specialized culinary herb series introduced in late 1977 as part of CorningWare's Spice O' Life era variants. While this short-run botanical line is completely discontinued, standalone rectangular loaf pans with early moulded base markings remain highly liquid sellers among collectors seeking robust American-made Pyroceram kitchenware over modern clay substitutes.

Original Intended Use: Baking pate, meatloaf, quick breads, or vegetable terrines. Alternate Suggested Use: Country-kitchen countertop storage caddy or rustic herb planter bowl.