December 4, 2008
Carnival glass was a cheap, iridescent glass often given away as promotions at carnivals, movies, and grocery stores in the early 20th Century (its heyday being roughly 1907-1925). It was produced in over 60 colors (including the best known, an orange-ish marigold), by well-known manufacturers such as Northwood, Fenton, Imperial, Millersberg, Dugan-Diamond, and others.
Carnival glass is essentially patterned glass that has been press-molded and sprayed with metallic solutions to produce an iridescent effect. The glass was pressed with a mechanical process, but then subsequently hand-fashioned into final shapes by craftsmen. Consequently, most pieces have their own unique characteristics.
Carnival Glass was originally sold for a few cents per piece (or given away), and advertised with names like "Pompeiian Iridescent," "Venetian Art," and "Mexican Aurora." It later spread around the world and has been called names ranging from "Nancy glass" to "Baking Powder glass" to "Poor Man's Tiffany."
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Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH -
LANCASTER- Jim Measell will present his knowledge concerning art glass, in particular, Fenton Carnival Glass on Dec. 6, 2008 at The Ohio Glass museum, ...
Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH -
What: The Ohio Glass Museum will feature Carnival Glass. Where: Ohio Glass Museum, 124 W. Main St., Lancaster. What: Enjoy cider and cookies at the center ...
DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA -
One kind of glass the company has become known for is called Carnival Glass. The Fenton company was the first ever to make carnival glass, which is a blend ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... early 8" Philadelphia cut decanter; small lot of Carnival glass; luncheon set of Lustre Tea Leaf ironstone; 8" amethyst slag glass obelisk; ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... Lladros, Disney figurines, clocks, small furniture, Tiffany & Co.ladies 14k gold wristwatch, carnival glass compote, depression glass tri-cornered bowl, ...
Aurora Advocate, OH -
... "Edward Curtis and the Legacy of Collectors," Carnival Glass: The First Decade," "Art of Needle and Bobbin" and "Japanese Men's Haori," Kent State Univ. ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
Carnival glass. Cut glass. Bronzes: Several bronze scupltures including Auguste Moreau, Frederick Remington & others. Fine handmade Oriental Persian Rugs ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Carnival glass. Toys, dolls, & Childrens items: Structo trucks to include Auto Transport, Trans Continental Express, & log carrier. Structo No. ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Pitchers, Candy Dishes & Tumblers, Carnival Glass incl. Beautiful Fluted Center Bowl, Large Vase, Fruit Bowls & More, Selection of Bone China Cups & Saucers ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... majolica, unusual Gorham sterling repousse piece, Satsuma, porcelains by Limoges, Nippon, Noritake, Wedgwood, etc., cut glass, carnival glass, Fenton, ...
