2 Texas Ware #146 vintage speckled food trays These funky and highly collectibles cafeteria tray were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl. Like the very popular nested mixing bowls, they come in a wide variety of speckled confetti color combinations.

The tray has six indentations in it, one for cutlery, one for a milk carton or cup as it has an indented circle, 2 rectangular ones, one round one and a larger rectangular one for food. These vintage food trays are fabulous for a picnic or outdoor buffet. Just hand them out and watch the fun begin. Because they are meant for commercial or industrial use, they come out of the dishwasher sparkling!

Each tray measures 10 inches wide by 14 inches long. They are stackable and easy to store.

This lot is for a pair of Texas Ware #146 speckled trays in excellent vintage condition. The main shade of one tray is a deep and lustrous avocado green with primary inclusions of white and red and secondary inclusions of teal and daffodil yellow. The second tray is a deep and lustrous daffodil yellow with primary inclusions of red and chocolate brown and secondary inclusions of chartreuse and white. Each tray is in very good vintage condition. It has normal vintage wear of some light knife marks in the indented areas but retains a good glossy finish in the interior. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

2 Texas Ware #146 vintage speckled food trays These funky and highly collectibles cafeteria tray were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl. Like the very popular nested mixing bowls, they come in a wide variety of speckled confetti color combinations.

The tray has six indentations in it, one for cutlery, one for a milk carton or cup as it has an indented circle, 2 rectangular ones, one round one and a larger rectangular one for food. These vintage food trays are fabulous for a picnic or outdoor buffet. Just hand them out and watch the fun begin. Because they are meant for commercial or industrial use, they come out of the dishwasher sparkling!

Each tray measures 10 inches wide by 14 inches long. They are stackable and easy to store.

This lot is for a pair of Texas Ware #146 speckled trays in excellent vintage condition. The main shade of one tray is a deep and lustrous olive green with primary inclusions of dark green and red and secondary inclusions of teal and white. The second tray is a deep and lustrous olive green with primary inclusions of white and chocolate brown and secondary inclusions of daffodil yellow and black. Each tray is in very good vintage condition. It has normal vintage wear of some light knife marks in the indented areas but retains a good glossy finish in the interior. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #125 vintage dark yellow bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #125 deep dark yellow speckled mixing bowl in very fine vintage condition. Its main shade is a nice deep rich yellow which makes the inclusions of deep red, black, teal green, white, daffodil yellow, pumpkin orange really pop! It has some wear in its center but the glossy finish is visible all the way across the center of the inside when you tilt it to the light to inspect its condition. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!! Use a wooden spoon in it and you will preserve its condition for the future.

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #125 vintage mocha red bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #125 deep mocha brown and red speckled mixing bowl in very fine vintage condition. Its main shade is a nice deep mocha brown color which makes the inclusions of red, black, daffodil yellow, cobalt blue and chartreuse green really pop! It has light wear in its center and retains a high glossy finish. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!! Use a wooden spoon in it and you will preserve its condition for the future.

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #125 vintage olive speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #125 light olive green speckled mixing bowl in very good vintage condition. Its main shade is a deep olive chartreuse blend color with primary inclusions of deep chartreuse or lime green and secondary inclusions of red, teal, white and deep cobalt blue. It has normal vintage wear of some light knife marks in its center but retains a good glossy finish inside. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #125 vintage PINK speckled bowl
These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #125 deep pink speckled mixing bowl in very very good vintage condition. Its main shade is a deep and lustrous pink with inclusions of red, blue, white and black. Unlike most Texas Ware bowls, the mottling is very small, giving the impression the bowl is uniformly pink at first glance. It has normal vintage wear of some light knife marks in its center but retains a good glossy finish. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. Buy it and use it! Use a wooden spoon on it and it will be good to go for many more years of service. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #111 vintage olive speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #111 olive green speckled mixing bowl in excellent vintage condition. Its main shade is a deep and lustrous olive green with inclusions of orange, red, green, teal, white, daffodil yellow and chocolate brown. It has very light wear in its center and retains a high glossy finish inside. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside too. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. Use wooden utensils and it will give you years of service. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #111 vintage blue speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #111 pinkish beige speckled mixing bowl in fair vintage condition. Its main shade is a medium gray with inclusions of turquoise blue and chocolate brown. It's unusual to have only three colors in a Texas Ware bowl. It has above average wear in its center with little gloss remaining at the very center. Buy it and use it. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside too. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. Use wooden utensils and it will give you years of service. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #111 vintage chartreuse bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #111 chartreuse speckled mixing bowl in very good vintage condition. Its main shade is a chartreuse green with major inclusions of red and secondary inclusions of teal, white, and daffodil yellow. It has very little wear in its center with fabulous gloss at the very center. Buy it and use it. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside too. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. Use wooden utensils and it will give you years of service. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #111 vintage deep yellow bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #111 deep yellow speckled mixing bowl in good vintage condition. Its main shade is a deep rich yellow with major inclusions of red and secondary inclusions of chartreuse green, cobalt blue, yellow, teal and white. It has average l wear in its center with some dulling of the gloss at the very center. Buy it and use it. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside too. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. Use wooden utensils and it will give you years of service. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #118 vintage olive speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #118 olive background color speckled mixing bowl in fair vintage condition. Its main shade is an olive green with major inclusions of red and blue and secondary inclusions of teal, turquoise blue, pink, white, and daffodil yellow. This bowl is unusual in that the colors are in streaks on the side of the bowl, like a drip glaze on ceramics. It has a lot of wear in its center with little gloss at the very center. It is gorgeous though and would great on a shelf in your retro or vintage kitchen. Buy it and use it. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside too. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. Use wooden utensils and it will give you years of service. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #125 vintage pink speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #125 medium pink speckled mixing bowl in excellent vintage condition. Its main shade is a medium pink with major inclusions of a light cream colored yellow in big chunks all around the bowl. It is very unusual to have only two colors on a Texas Ware bowl. It has no visible wear in its center with fabulous gloss at the very center. Buy it and use it. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside too. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. Use wooden utensils and it will give you years of service. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name. Crate & Barrel has also put out a set of melmac bowls, but they just can't compare to the originals!
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #125 vintage beige & tan bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #125 beige and tan speckled mixing bowl in very fine vintage condition. Its main shade is a nice medium beige or light tan color which makes the inclusions of red, black, turquoise, white, pale yellow, chocolate brown and lime green really pop! It has light wear in its center and retains a high glossy finish. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!! Use a wooden spoon in it and you will preserve its condition for the future.

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

set 5 vintage Raffiaware bowls sherbets This lot consists of 5 serving pieces: 1 lime green 2 1/2 inch tall x 5 1/8 inch wide, flared side bowl, 2 peach 2 7/8 inch tall x 4 1/2 inch wide bowls, 2 pedestal base, 3 inch tall, 6 oz. sherbets, one in hot pink and one in chartreuse. All are in good vintage condition with normal wear.

These were part of a line called Abaca Grainware Thermal, made by the Mallory Randall Corp, Brooklyn New York. Mallory Randall started in business in 1947 and primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of food and drink accessories. Mallory Randall also made lines called Malloware and Mallo Belle melmac dinnerware!

This line is funky and would fit right in with a tiki bar or retro bar. A clear plastic outside layer permits one to see the raffia or burlap fabric in the middle layer. The inside is colored plastic. I have now seen 13 colors in this line: Mint green, Pink, Dark Pink (hot pink), Peach, Light Blue / Turquoise,
Avocado green, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, Purple (on brownish side), Pumpkin Orange/ Salmon, Mocha. Beige, and Chartreuse

What made these great and still makes them useful for picnic or camping or just plain yee-haw retro fun is that these cups are for either hot or cold drinks. Whether iced tea, lemonade, java, or hot chocolate with mini marshmallows floating on top, this is a fun way to serve them.

At an recent antique show where I set up to sell here in Vermont, I learned from a few boomers that this pattern was distributed through gas stations in the late 1950s and 1960s here in New England.



Manufacturer: Mallory Randall Corp, Brooklyn, NY  

Texas Ware #111 vintage mocha speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4 inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #111 deep mocha brown speckled mixing bowl in excellent vintage condition. Its main shade is a deep and lustrous mocha brown with inclusions of red, chartreuse green, white, yellow, and black. It has very light wear in its center and retains a high glossy finish. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.
Manufacturer: Texas Ware Melmac, Dallas, Texas  

Texas Ware #118 vintage pink speckled bowl These funky and highly collectibles mixing bowls were sold as a set in three sizes. They were made in Dallas, Texas by the Texas Ware Plastics & Manufacturing Company and are so marked in embossed letters on the bottom of each bowl.

The largest bowl, the #125 measures 11 1/4inches across and stands 5 1/4 inches tall. The middle bowl #118 measures 9 3/4 inches across and stands 4 1/2 inches tall. The smallest bowl #111 measures 8 inches across and stands 4 inches tall.

This is the Texas Ware #118 pink speckled mixing bowl in good vintage condition. Its main shade is a appealing pink with what is considered heavy mottling featuring inclusions of deep red, turquoise, yellow and white. It has normal vintage wear of some light knife marks in its center but retains a high glossy finish on the outside, making perfect for daily use or display. Gorgeous glossy finish on the outside. FREE of chips, cracks, burns OR discoloration. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Recently one has seen a Texas Ware vintage speckled Melmac bowl on the counter of Rachael Ray's TV kitchen. In fact, in late 2007, Food Network is now having produced and marketing a "Garbage Bowl" in a deep pumpkin color under the Rachael Ray name.

Add it to your Texas Ware or Mid-century Melmac collection today!

Manufacturer: Texas Ware, Melmac, Dallas, Texas