Pyrex is known for being readily available, affordable and extremely durable. This makes it the perfect material to be used in the average kitchen. Pyrex cookware and tableware are available either on line or in stores. Pyrex is known for carrying a full line of affordable tableware. In addition to the place settings, the extra pieces available are serving plates, creamers, sugar bowls, salt shakers, pepper shakers and butter dishes.

Many of the earlier Pyrex butter dishes are considered collector's items today. Their worth is not exceptionally high, but depending on the piece, condition, it can be worth as much as $15.00. The price is higher if it is boxed. Pyrex butter dishes are available at local stores, flea markets, antique shops and garage sales. They are also available in vintage stores.

The Pyrex butter dish allows butter to be kept at room temperature without going rancid and acquiring a funny taste. Also, the butter can be put in the refrigerator, using the pyrex butter dish and does not need to be transferred to another storage container. In addition to the butter dish, Pyrex also developed a butter tub. This was designed to hold small margine or oleo containers.

Some of the patterns of Pyrex butter dishes are: the Pyrex butterfly, gold butter, onion butter and the traditional white with blue pattern. Butter dishes may be purchased individually or as part of a set, depending on the packaging of the set. A butter dish itself can run anywhere in price from $2.85 used on the internet to $15.00. In stores the price of a Pyrex butter dish is usually under $10.00.