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Pyrex Pattern: Butterfly Gold '72

Period of Production: 1972-1979
Designer: Gregory Mirow
Description: Symmetrical flower and butterfly pattern in white on gold or the reverse on opal white.

  • 300, 400, 440 sets all alternate colors.
  • All bases decorated except for the 063 divided casserole dish.
  • Oval lids were originally decorated opal; later changed to plain clear glass.
  • One of the Pyrex Compatibles pattern collections, made to go with existing Corelle patterns.
  • 300/400 bowl sets and 063 divided casserole not added until 1973.
  • Table top ware also made with this decoration.

Butterfly Gold 1 Color Palette
Butterfly Gold

Shapes and sizes in this pattern:
Round nesting mixing bowls 300 and 400 sets: 401 gold, 402 opal, 403 gold, 404 opal
Cinderella round nesting mixing bowls 440 set: 441 opal, 442 gold, 443 opal, 444 gold
Cinderella round casseroles 470 and 480 sets: 471 gold, 472 opal, 473 gold, 474 opal, 475 gold
Oval casseroles with opal decorated or plain clear lids: 043 gold, 045 gold; 063 gold undecorated w/opal decorated lid
Refrigerator storage 500 set: 501 opal, 502 gold, 503 gold
Large round 4 qt. casserole: 664 gold
Round casserole: 024 opal