Carnival Glass is pressed glass that has been iridised. The glass is firstly pressed into a mould while molten, and being in liquid form, takes on the shape of the mould. After it has been removed from the mould, it is sprayed with a coating of liquid metallic salts. This gives the surface an iridescent lustre, similar to the effect of oil floating water.

Although the technique was known in Roman times, it was not until 1907 that it was revived by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Other manufacturers taking note of their success followed suit and were able to produce a cheaper product by spraying the mixture on the glass, instead of including it in the glass mixture as Tiffany was doing.

Carnival glass was at its peak of popularity from about 1908 to the 1920's and as its popularity declined manufacturers, were left large stocks they were unable to more...

22 items found:

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A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood…

Collection of Ten Carnival Glass Items from Australian Collector

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood 'Peacock at the Fountain' compote in amethyst / black, with ruffled edge, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 10 cm, diameter 20…

Carnival glass kingfisher bowl, Registered no. 4184 black base…

Kingfisher Carnival Glass Bowl with Thick Lustre

Carnival glass kingfisher bowl, Registered no. 4184 black base colouration with strong lines and thick lustre

Black Carnival glass kookaburra bowl

Carnival Kookaburra Bowl in Black Glass

Black Carnival glass kookaburra bowl

Australian carnival glass Kingfisher master bowl, black…

Kingfisher Carnival Glass Master Bowl with Gum-Leaf Wreath Border

Australian carnival glass Kingfisher master bowl, black amethyst, with gum-leaf wreath border. Diameter 24 cm approx.

Black Carnival glass bowl, Kingfisher, 24 cm

Kingfisher Carnival Glass Bowl - 24cm

Black Carnival glass bowl, Kingfisher, 24 cm

Magpie Carnival glass master bowl in black with octagonal rim,…

Black Octagonal Rim Glass Bowl by Magpie Carnival

Magpie Carnival glass master bowl in black with octagonal rim, diameter 25 cm

Two Carnival glass bowls, the black amethyst moulded with a…

Carnival Glass Bowls with Kingfisher and Grape Patterns

Two Carnival glass bowls, the black amethyst moulded with a Kingfisher in the centre, registration number RD 4184, the marigold with a grape & vine pattern, each with a fluted rim, diameter 24 cm

An Australian black amethyst Carnival glass master bowl…

Australian Black Amethyst Carnival Glass Master Bowl "Kingfisher"

An Australian black amethyst Carnival glass master bowl 'Kingfisher' RD4184 stamped. Diameter 24 cm

An Australian black Carnival glass bowl featuring a kookaburra…

Kookaburra Carnival Glass Bowl with Gum Leaves Wreath

An Australian black Carnival glass bowl featuring a kookaburra amongst a Wreath of gum leaves, impression inside reads Rd 4184, height 8 cm, diameter 23 cm

Green and black carnival glass nut dish, approx 4 cm high, 14…

Green and Black Carnival Glass Nut Dish

Green and black carnival glass nut dish, approx 4 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Black pearl carnival glass fluted vase, approx 28 cm high

Black Pearl Fluted Carnival Glass Vase (8 words)

Black pearl carnival glass fluted vase, approx 28 cm high

Black pearl & cobalt carnival glass vase, approx 24 cm high

Black Pearl Cobalt Carnival Glass Vase - 24cm

Black pearl & cobalt carnival glass vase, approx 24 cm high

Black pearlescent lattice and snake work bowl, approx 5 cm high,…

Black Pearlescent Snake Bowl

Black pearlescent lattice and snake work bowl, approx 5 cm high, 13 cm, diameter

Black & gold crimped edge Carnival glass bowl

Crinkled Black and Gold Carnival Glass Bowl

Black & gold crimped edge Carnival glass bowl

Black Carnival glass mistletoe design bowl, approx 7 cm high,…

Carnival Glass Mistletoe Bowl - 7cm x 19cm

Black Carnival glass mistletoe design bowl, approx 7 cm high, 19 cm diameter

Black Carnival glass bowl, kookaburra

Kookaburra Carnival Glass Bowl

Black Carnival glass bowl, kookaburra

A small black Australian Carnival glass bowl with kingfisher…

Black Carnival Glass Bowl with Kingfisher Design

A small black Australian Carnival glass bowl with kingfisher decoration.

Australian black kangaroo Carnival glass bowl 23 cm diameter…

Black Kangaroo Carnival Glass Bowl - 23cm Diameter

Australian black kangaroo Carnival glass bowl 23 cm diameter approx.

Carnival glass bowl, swan, black, 23 cm

Black Swan Carnival Glass Bowl - 23cm

Carnival glass bowl, swan, black, 23 cm

Carnival glass bowl, 15 cm, black kingfisher

Black Kingfisher Carnival Glass Bowl (7 words)

Carnival glass bowl, 15 cm, black kingfisher

Five black Carnival glass nappy with kingfisher/ kookaburra RD…

Set of 5 Kingfisher Carnival Glass Nappies

Five black Carnival glass nappy with kingfisher/ kookaburra RD 4184, approx 13 cm dia each (5)

Black Carnival glass style dishes, kookaburra design, 1 has AF…

Kookaburra Carnival Glass Dishes with AF

Black Carnival glass style dishes, kookaburra design, 1 has AF (5)