Balloons is one of the most coveted promotional Pyrex sets ever made — a 1958 turquoise Cinderella chip-and-dip decorated with whimsical white hot-air balloons, a “flying bicycle” balloon, and a crescent moon. Pyrex never gave it an official name (it was sold simply as the “Cinderella Chip & Dip Set”), and as the very first decorated chip-and-dip promo it launched the entire category.
Quick facts
| Pattern | Balloons |
| Years made | 1958 |
| Colorway | White design on turquoise |
| Rarity tier | High |
| Typical value | $150–250+ for a complete set with bracket |
Pieces in this pattern
| Piece | Size | Find it |
|---|---|---|
| Large Cinderella bowl 444 | 4 qt | See on eBay ↗ |
| Small Cinderella bowl 441 | 1.5 pt | See on eBay ↗ |
| Metal hanging bracket | holds small bowl | See on eBay ↗ |
What it’s worth
A single loose Balloons bowl typically runs about $20–60, but the value is in the complete set: the two turquoise Cinderella bowls plus the original metal bracket commonly sell for $150–250, and a clean, complete boxed example has sold for around $349. Because so few complete sets survive with the bracket intact, prices are volatile — condition and completeness drive everything.
Collector note: As the first decorated Pyrex chip-and-dip promotion, Balloons essentially created the patterned chip-and-dip category that later gave us Golden Grapes, Golden Hearts and more.
Values are approximate and depend on condition, completeness, and demand. Always check recent eBay sold listings before buying or selling. PyrexVault may earn a commission from eBay links.
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Frequently asked questions
What years was Balloons Pyrex made?
Balloons was a 1958 promotional release — a single-year Cinderella chip-and-dip set.
What is Balloons Pyrex worth?
A complete two-bowl set with the original bracket typically sells for $150–250, and pristine boxed sets have reached around $349. Single bowls run roughly $20–60. Always check recent eBay sold listings, as complete sets trade infrequently.
How do I identify Balloons Pyrex?
Look for the turquoise Cinderella (tab-handle) bowl pair — a 444 large bowl and 441 small bowl — decorated in white with hot-air balloons and a crescent moon, plus the metal bracket that hangs the small bowl over the large one.