Diner Collection - Cobalt

Cobalt Diner Collection - Photo Courtesy of Sue Mapes - Post 86 Reference Guide

Diner Collection – Cobalt – Pattern Numbers – multiple see below

  • This pattern was produced on White and introduced in late 2002 to early 2003.  It was exclusive to Betty Crocker™ retail catalog and website.
  • Discontinued 2005. 
  • There are six (6) different designs in this collection as shown below. 
  • Thank you to Sue Mapes for the use of her photo.
  • In 2002/2003 when this design was initially released the following pieces were available:  classic rim dinner plate (set of 2) (0466), classic rim salad plate (set of 4) (0464), small cereal bowl 14 oz. (set of 4) (0460), medium cereal bowl 19 oz. (set of 4) (0461), mugs (set of 4) (0453) and medium oval platters (set of 2) (0457).
  • In 2004 the following pieces were added to the collection:  large disc pitcher (0484), medium / small disc pitcher (0485), oval vegetable bowl (deep oval) (0409), rangetops (0756) and jumbo mugs (set of 4) (0149).
  • In 2005 the following pieces were added to the collection: gusto bowls (set of 2) (0723), 15″ pizza tray (0505), utensil crock (0447) and a 4-piece place setting. 
  • Fun Fact – When Betty Crocker™ catalogs first came out with this pattern, they listed the medium oval platter as a 13-1/2″ oval plate.  This description continued in additional catalogs before it was corrected to 11-5/8″ oval plate.
  • Fun Fact – Betty Crocker™ called the classic rim salad plate:  dessert plates or luncheon plates.  It was changed to salad plates sometime late 2004 to early 2005. 
  • Fun Fact – In 2004 +/- Betty Crocker™ discontinued the small and medium cereal bowls from this collection.  

Diner – Open 24 Hrs – Pattern No. researching

  • The following pieces were produced in this design:  large disc pitcher (0484), rangetop salt shaker (0756), jumbo mug (0149), mug (0453), classic rim salad plate (0464), small 14 oz. bowl (0460), medium 19 oz. bowl (0461)
  • Thank you to Sue Mapes for the use of her photo.
Cobalt Diner Collection Open 24 Hours Design - Photo Courtesy of Sue Mapes - Post 86 Reference Guide
Cobalt Diner Collection Lunch Design - Photo Courtesy of Betty Crocker / General Mills - Post 86 Reference Guide

Diner – Lunch – Pattern No. researching 

  • The following pieces were produced in this design:  jumbo mug (0149), mug (0453), classic rim salad plate (0464), small 14 oz. bowl (0460), medium 19 oz. bowl (0461)
  • Thank you to Betty Crocker™ / General Mills for the use of her photo.

Diner – Time to Eat – Pattern No. 5374

  • The following pieces were produced in this design:  jumbo mug (0149), mug (0453), classic rim salad plate (0464), small 14 oz. bowl (0460), medium 19 oz. bowl (0461), small disc pitcher (0485) and rangetop pepper shaker (0756)
  • Thank you to Sue Mapes for the use of her photo.
Cobalt Diner Collection Time to Eat Design - Photo Courtesy of Sue Mapes - Post 86 Reference Guide
Cobalt Diner Collection Specials Design - Photo Courtesy of Betty Crocker / General Mills - Post 86 Reference Guide

Diner – Specials – Pattern No.  5090

  • The following pieces were produced in this design:  jumbo mug (0149), mug (0453), classic rim salad plate (0464), small 14 oz. bowl (0460), medium 19 oz. bowl (0461) and deep oval vegetable bowl (0409).
  • Thank you to Betty Crocker™ / General Mills for the use of her photo.

Diner – Menu – Pattern No. researching 

  • The following pieces were produced in this design:  medium oval platter (0457), classic rim dinner plate (0466), gusto bowl (0723).
  • Thank you to Sue Mapes for the use of her photo.
Cobalt Diner Collection Menu Design - Photo Courtesy of Sue Mapes - Post 86 Reference Guide
Cobalt Diner Collection 15" Pizza Tray - Photo Courtesy of Greg Crocker - Post 86 Reference Guide

Diner – Specials and Menu Combined

  • The following piece was produced in this design: 15″ pizza / baking tray (0505).
  • Thank you to Greg Crocker for the use of his photo.

4 Piece Place Setting

  • The 4 piece place setting consists of the following shapes/designs:  
    classic rim dinner plate – “Menu” design
    medium 19 oz. bowl – “Specials” design
    classic rim salad plate – “Time To Eat” design
    mug – “Open 24 Hrs” design.
  • Thank you to Sue Mapes for the use of her photo.
Cobalt Diner Collection 4 Piece Place Setting - Photo Courtesy of Sue Mapes - Post 86 Reference Guide
Cobalt Diner Collection Set of all 4 Designs - Photo Courtesy of Sue Mapes - Post 86 Reference Guide

Sets of 4

  • The following pieces were sold in sets of 4 (1 of each of the designs as illustrated to the right): jumbo mug (0149), mug (0453), classic rim salad plate (0464), small 14 oz. bowl (0460), medium 19 oz. bowl (0461).
  • Thank you to Sue Mapes for the use of her photo.

Below you will find  2003 and 2005 Betty Crocker™ catalog pages showcasing the Cobalt Diner Collection. 
You can view more Betty Crocker catalog pages by clicking here. 

Betty Crocker 2003 - Fall Page 48-49 - Post 86 Reference Guide
Betty Crocker 2003 - Fall Page 48-49
Betty Crocker 2005 - Spring Page 20 - Post 86 Reference Guide
Betty Crocker 2005 - Spring Page 20
Betty Crocker 2005 - Spring Page 21 - Post 86 Reference Guide
Betty Crocker 2005 - Spring Page 21
Cobalt Diner Collection Sample Small Disc Pitcher - Photo Courtesy of Strawser Auctions - Post 86 Reference Guide

Sample / Prototype

  • This sample medium / small disc pitcher was sold at Strawser Auctions in June 2021, for $300.00 plus buyer’s premium.  
  • Thank you to Strawser Auctions for the use of their photos. 
Cobalt Diner Collection Sample Small Disc Pitcher Sticker - Photo Courtesy of Strawser Auctions - Post 86 Reference Guide
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