VTG Blue Pyrex FIREKING Loaf 9" × 5" Bakeware Refrigerator W/LID Hosting Kitchy

VTG Blue Pyrex FIREKING Loaf 9 × 5  Bakeware Refrigerator W/LID Hosting Kitchy  Vintage Anchor Hocking Fire-King blue tint glass rectangular baking or refrigerator dish complete with its matching blue tint  glass lid.  Identification & History Brand & Manufacturer: Formulated by the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation in Lancaster, Ohio, the Fire-King line was launched in the 1940s as a durable, heat-proof competitor to Pyrex.  Material: It is composed of heavy, tempered, crystal-clear borosilicate ovenware glass. Many pieces from this specific clear era possess a very faint, elegant light blue tint.  Function: These rectangular shapes were originally marketed as dual-purpose utility bakers and refrigerator dishes meant to transition seamlessly from baking in the oven to storing leftovers in the fridge. Care Instructions To preserve the condition and vintage value of this piece, please observe the following care tips:  Avoid the Dishwasher: Hand washing is strongly recommended. Regular dishwasher use will permanently etch, scratch, or cloud the vintage glass, leaving an irreversible dull film. Prevent Thermal Shock: Do not transfer the dish directly from a freezing refrigerator or freezer into a preheated hot oven, as sudden, extreme temperature shifts can cause the glass to shatter  This was an estate sale find.  Chip in the glass lid. Examine all photos closely as they are part of the description.  No returns since I'm preparing for retirement. Good cooking like our Granny