I'm sure you have seen those cute little petite pans (P-41 & P-43) floating around town in various thrift stores. Though most of them are devoid of their covers, more than likely because they were purchased that way, there are covers available. Several in fact.
Let us begin with the most sought after... The infamous P-41-GC (Glass Cover). Originally made in the USA, they are being reproduced in Thailand and sold at the Outlet Stores, though these new lids are marked as P-40-C. So remember, when shopping on eBay for glass petite lids, the numbers give them away. P-40-C = Replacement Petite Lid from Thailand..... P-41-GC = Vintage Petite Lid.
Corning also made several plastic covers, though these are known as P-43-PCs (Plastic Covers)... I don't know why they switched from the 41 to the 43 designation for the plastic covers.
There are two versions of the same design. The type that leaves the lugs exposed. The original 1st generation style was made of the same opaque plastic as the cover for the P-315 bread dish (seen on P-41-B). Sadly, these have a tendency to yellow over time. The 2nd generation release of this type of lid was made of a clear hard plastic (seen on the P-43-B). While these didn't discolor, they cracked easily.
Eventually Corning released the "3rd Generation" plastic lid, still marked as P-43-PC. These are made of a softer, more rubbery plastic that covered the lugs. They are also still available at some Outlets. (I just bought 5 of them at the Outlet in Centralia, WA a couple years ago)
Fear not though, for even if you have none of the above covers for your Petites, I will let you in on a little secret. The reason they were originally sold without lids is that they were designed to be flipped over and used as lids themselves.
This is the reason for the strange design of the lugs on the Petites.
Where is your Corningware??
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Let us begin with the most sought after... The infamous P-41-GC (Glass Cover). Originally made in the USA, they are being reproduced in Thailand and sold at the Outlet Stores, though these new lids are marked as P-40-C. So remember, when shopping on eBay for glass petite lids, the numbers give them away. P-40-C = Replacement Petite Lid from Thailand..... P-41-GC = Vintage Petite Lid.
There are two versions of the same design. The type that leaves the lugs exposed. The original 1st generation style was made of the same opaque plastic as the cover for the P-315 bread dish (seen on P-41-B). Sadly, these have a tendency to yellow over time. The 2nd generation release of this type of lid was made of a clear hard plastic (seen on the P-43-B). While these didn't discolor, they cracked easily.
Where is your Corningware??
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Nice to see your w-41 and w-43! I just found 2 pastel bouquet p-43s with glass lids on Friday at a thrift, so I had to double check, and they are the original p-41-gc lids. I also have some 1st and 3rd generation plastic lids, but I didn't know about the 2nd generation lids, so now I'll be on the lookout for those, too! Thanks for the great post!
ReplyDeleteI accidentally broke my p-41-gc lids. I really use these little petit pans and I have been looking for the lids in thrift stores without much luck. To purchase them on ebay is way too expensive. I am glad to know that there is a replacement lid available, which will fit. I will go to an outlet and see what I can find.
ReplyDeleteI found one of those lids with Blue cornflower petit pans and wanted to use it with my Wheat petite pan. It's a GC, thank heavens!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think the 1st gen glass lids say "pyrex" along the side, where the second generation ones do not. Not sure about the most recent crop, as I've never seen them.
ReplyDeleteWe have some clear, hard plastic lids marked 'Corningware P-43-PC Cover, For Microwave and Refrigerator Use, Dishwasher Top Shelf, Not For Rangetop, Oven or Broiler'. I believe the white plastic lids are not microwave safe.
ReplyDeleteAre you willing to sell one?
DeleteOh Shane, you did it again -- made my day! Thank you so much for all your awesome information and tips. I was sitting here with a petit pan uncovered in the oven trying to figure out what I was going to do to find a good lid at a decent price and now I know I can just put another petit pan upside down on top -- yea!! And if I do spring for a glass lid now I know what the GC is about. Who knew?!
ReplyDeleteAny tips for lids on loaf pans? Sadly when I bought my Corning Cornflower Blue loaf pans I did not realize I might ever wish to have lids, but nowadays and esp. with winter coming on I love the idea of making different breads, (date nut bread, pumpkin bread, and so on) and leaving it on the table with a secure lid ready for anyone to eat.
The Blue Cornflower P-315-B did come with a plastic lid, a P-315-PC. I was lucky enough to find an unused pan and original plastic lid, so you may be able to find a lid out there.
DeleteI collected for years petite dishes with glass lids. I have cornflower,spice of life with glass lids to anyone that is a cook and needs them. All in beautiful condition and ready to use. The glass lids are authentic. Not made in thailand
ReplyDeleteIf you still check back here, I would like a glass cover for P 43 b in spice of life. I will check back soon!
DeleteShane, great info about the petite pans being able to flip over and be lids for each other! I had no idea. And I have way too many petite pans they are just so cute. I found 2 P-41-GC lids today on petite pans at an estate sale, $5 each including the (clean) dishes, I kind of had to laugh because whoever had priced the Pyrex had ridiculous prices on them, but had two little Corning Ware gems! I had to hurry home to your blog to make sure I had the vintage ones since they were in such perfect condition and the Pyrex has a (C) for copyright which made me think they weren't very old. Glad to have found two originals! :)
ReplyDeleteMary (or, anyone else)
ReplyDeleteIs there a lid for the P-21 or P-76-B roasters?
thank you. . .
My mom bought ones at a garage sale that say P-41 and P-43B, would you happen to know the year(s) of manufacture? They both did not come with lids but it was amazing to see they fit together. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if/where the 2nd generation P-43-PC (clear plastic) covers are available?
ReplyDeleteThe clear hard plastic lids have been out of production since the 90s, when they were replaced by the white soft plastic lids; so your only option at this point is eBay.
Deleterecently picked up a couple of shadow Iris P-43-B and just had to buy those new lids they are making now. They are so handy.
ReplyDeleteI am looking for a lid for the P-4-B casserole dish
ReplyDeletedoes anyone know if there are plastic lids available for 2-1/2 quart square Corning Ware casserole? This would be square lid for large square casserole dish (the deep one) thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe only other plastic lids for the P-series are the P-315-PC for the loaf pan and the P-7-PC that fits the P-7 skillet and the P-1, P-1 1/2, & P-1 3/4 saucepans..
DeleteThe A-Series pieces all have the white plastic lids.
The only other plastic lids for the P-series are the P-315-PC for the loaf pan and the P-7-PC that fits the P-7 skillet and the P-1, P-1 1/2, & P-1 3/4 saucepans..
DeleteThe A-Series pieces all have the white plastic lids.
I was told that there is a store, Huntley Mall in Illinois sells replacement lids for Corningware. I forgot to bookmark the info and now, I can't find the details of it. Any one knows anything about it? I didn't want to go the Ebay route.
ReplyDeleteThey went out of bus. At that location.
ReplyDeleteCorningware is the best!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the P-41 as a lid. The eggs make a lot of steam. I make a perfect square scrambled egg for my square bread. I mix and cook in the same dish. Even my P-9-B fits in the microwave. All I need now are the plastic lids
I just received the white plastic P-43-PC covers for my P-43-B square dishes. They don't fit properly. What should I buy?
ReplyDeletei just acquired 6 of the petite pans and was looking online for lids, when i came across this post. so excited that the bottoms can be used for lids! that sure beats buying the glass covers for $35 each on ebay! thanks so much for the article.
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