Vintage Philippine Raffia Tropical Fruit Casserole Carrier Pyrex 233 Glass Dish

Vintage handmade Philippine woven casserole carrier decorated with colorful dimensional tropical fruit and fitted with a clear Pyrex rectangular glass baking dish. Distinctive mid to late 20th century entertaining piece with strong tropical and bohemian appeal.

Details

• Carrier origin: Philippines
• Carrier material: Woven natural fiber with raffia style decoration
• Decoration: Pineapple, watermelon, coconuts and other tropical fruit motifs
• Handles: Twisted cord
• Form: Rectangular casserole server and carrier
• Approximate size: 15 x 10 inches
• Insert: Clear Pyrex rectangular baking dish
• Pyrex marking: Made in USA
• Pyrex model: Appears consistent with 233 rectangular utility dish
• Glass: Clear heat resistant ovenware
• Style: Tropical folk craft and tiki era entertaining
• Maker: Carrier maker not identified
• Bottom: Handwritten CARBAUGH notation appears to be a previous owner name rather than a manufacturer

Condition

Vintage preowned condition with wear to the woven carrier, loose and frayed fibers, discoloration and losses to some decorative elements. Glass insert shows normal use wear and scratching. No obvious major glass chips or cracks visible in supplied photos.

Collector Appeal

Unusual combination of American Pyrex ovenware with Philippine handcraft decoration. Strong display appeal for tropical, tiki, raffia, retro kitchen and vintage entertaining collections.