In my thrifting, I somehow managed to find just that--a muffin tin! I found that it was marked Ovenex, a popular company that made baking pans that I believe is still in business under the Ecko name. That led me to do a little more research and I found that this type of pan is commonly called sunburst or starburst.
Since then, I've been able to expand my collection. I try to only buy pieces when they are nice and shiny and not rusty. That fluted pan from yesterday was an exception--it has some rust but is still mostly shiny.
In all, I have found the following pieces: two heart-shaped cake pans, a fluted pan, a fluted pan with a hole in the middle, a muffin tin, two different size loaf pans, a pie tin with a fluted edge, two regular round cake pans and two round cake pans with a release arm. The two fluted pans are my favorites!
I'd love to find an extra-long loaf pan like Sarah has, or a big cookie sheet like this one currently for sale on eBay. Wouldn't that look neat hanging on a wall as a magnet board?
If you are a reseller, these pans do sell, especially the larger or more unusual sizes (check out this completed auction!) and especially if they are in good condition (shiny, no rust) because as far as I know, there isn't a good way to clean them. Ovenex also made bakeware in another pattern that looks like a waffleweave, but I don't think it's as desirable as the starburst pans unless it's really shiny and like new.
I'm looking for an 8 compartment muffin tin. One of the bloggers I follow makes wonderful shadowbox holiday decorations with them. They look nice a little dark with no ugly baked on crusting. I found a 12 ct. muffin tin at an antique mall, but the 8 has a hole at the top for hanging. =D
ReplyDeleteI wish bakeware still looked like this! I was fortunate to come across about 20 of the starburst baking sheets at a thrift store and as I stood in line for the cashier with all of them in my arms (they're heavy!) another customer shouted out "I knew someone would buy all of those!"
ReplyDeleteAnd then I sold all of them but one which I use as a magnet board.
Good luck in your hunt -- hope you find that loaf pan! :-)
I love this collection. I wonder what things look like when you bake them - does the pattern go on the bread? Interesting. Here's a blog with lots of ideas for cleaning. I think the oven cleaner route sounds the best. http://witandwhistle.com/2011/08/25/ovenex-starburst-baking-pans/
ReplyDeleteI'll keep my eyes out for these for you now!
My mom has one of these pans that was my great-grandmothers. It's about 10"x8" or so. I'm always trying to talk her into letting me take it home!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all this great info. on the pans. They are fantastic and yes I do miss Country Home magazine.
ReplyDeleteI have a 10" tube cake pan and I use it. I'd love to have a couple of loaf pans in this design. To bake with.
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