The listing, Vintage PYREX MEASURING 1 CUP NO METRIC Liquid 8 Oz Vtg #508 Early RED Letters D Handle has ended.
VINTAGE EARLY PYREX CLEAR GLASS LIQUID / WET MEASURING CUP -- RED GRAPHICS
EIGHT (8) OUNCE MARKS ON BOTH SIDES (NO METRIC MEASUREMENTS)
NUMBER 508
MADE IN USA
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:
Length Across Top (From Tip of Spout to Edge of Handle) - 5 Inches
Diameter Across Top (Non-Handled Side) - 3.5 Inches
Height - 3.5 Inches
Holds Eight (8) Fluid Ounces (One Cup) (Half Pint)
STAMPS
Embossed In Raised Lettering on the Underside of Body
"For General Household and Photographic Use Only"
508
TRADE MARK
P Y R E X
R (in a Circle)
MADE IN U.S.A.
W-10
According to Research From pyrexlove.com, This Is An Authentic Early Version of the Eight Ounce Liquid / Wet Measuring Cups
From the Early 1940's Showing All the Identifying Characteristics:
-Closed "D" Handle
-Vertical PYREX Unfilled Open Block Red Lettering Logo on Back and Front
-Light Red Markings in Ounces / Cups Only on Both Back & Front of Cup (NO Metric Measurements) (Perfect for Left Or Right Handed Bakers)
-Measurements Read
1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 and l CUP --------- 2, 4, 6, and 8 Ounces
-Raised Embossed Lettering on Bottom of Cup Reading "For General Household and Photographic Use Only"
There are two tiny flea bites on the bottom rim---does not affect the operation--you can't see them unless you are really looking for them.
No other flaws except for a small amount of red has dimmed in a couple of places.
The glass is nice and clear.
Wonderful for use or display.