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...

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An exceptional carved, painted and lacquered gesso timber…

Exquisite Illions Carved Carousel Horse: American Masterpiece, Circa 1910

An exceptional carved, painted and lacquered gesso timber carousel jumping horse, American, circa 1910, attributed to Marcus Illions, with integral double saddle, metal shoes, and on a later brass and iron stand, 187 cm high, 200 cm wide, 35 cm deep. Note…

Roebuck carousel horse: From the Foy & Gibson department store…

Roebuck Carousel Horse with Header Board

Roebuck carousel horse: From the Foy & Gibson department store on the corner of Burke Street & Swanson Street, Melbourne. With header board. Early 20th century. 115 cm x 100 cm

A pair of fairground laughing clowns each hand painted,…

Hand-painted Luna Park clowns from Melbourne V.C.A

A pair of fairground laughing clowns each hand painted, purported to have come from Luna Park Sydney and then decorated at Melbourne V.C.A. 74 cm high

A fairground horse, originally from Luna Park. mounted on metal…

Luna Park Horse Mounted on Metal Stands

A fairground horse, originally from Luna Park. mounted on metal stands. 100 cm high, 105 cm wide

A vintage Australian fairground 'Laughing Clown', early-to-mid…

Vintage Australian Fairground Laughing Clown Statue

A vintage Australian fairground 'Laughing Clown', early-to-mid 20th century, 82 cm high. 48 cm wide, 52 cm deep

A charming polychrome painted carousel horse, labelled star…

Polychrome Carousel Horse - Star Maker

A charming polychrome painted carousel horse, labelled star maker, English circa 1880, 75 cm high 105 cm long

A fairground horse, originally from Luna Park. mounted on metal…

Luna Park Horse on Metal Stand

A fairground horse, originally from Luna Park. mounted on metal stands. 100 cm high, 105 cm wide

A French Carousel horse, 19th century, modelled in a typical…

19th Century French Carousel Horse with Rustic Finish

A French Carousel horse, 19th century, modelled in a typical rearing pose with a nice rustic finish and remnants of polychrome, semi mounted on a wooden rod and base, 120.5 cm high, 100 cm long, 24 cm wide

A French 19th century carousel horse, displaying original…

19th Century French Carousel Horse with Original Paint

A French 19th century carousel horse, displaying original paintwork. 147 cm high, 98 cm deep, 36 cm wide

A 19th century carved walnut carousel horse. Modelled with…

Carved Walnut Carousel Horse with Coat of Arms

A 19th century carved walnut carousel horse. Modelled with front legs and back legs bent, with a carved saddle, carved with a coat of arms. 114 cm high, 140 cm long.

Early 20th century painted carousel, merry go round horse of…

Luna Park Carousel Horse: Fine Detail, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century painted carousel, merry go round horse of fine detail, purchased from Luna Park Sydney, approx 113 cm x 125 cm long

A vintage carousel horse, presented in great patinated…

Patinated Vintage Carousel Horse

A vintage carousel horse, presented in great patinated condition, height 105 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 28 cm

Two carved wooden carousel horses, polychrome decorated,…

Polychrome Carousel Horses on Steel Stands

Two carved wooden carousel horses, polychrome decorated, mounted on steel purpose made stands, largest 130 cm L (approx.). Provenance: stands made by Martin Murray at Jam Factory's Furniture Design Centre

Wooden horse, 19th century, retains traces of polychrome…

Polychrome Wooden Fairground Horse, 19th Century

Wooden horse, 19th century, retains traces of polychrome decoration (A/F), possibly fairground amusement, height 75 cm, length 93 cm

A vintage Fairground Hydraulic grip tester machine 'Increase…

Vintage Fairground Grip Tester Machine

A vintage Fairground Hydraulic grip tester machine 'Increase Your Strength Daily', coin operated. Made by P.H.Kennedy. Wright city Mo. U.S.A. Height 31 cm.

A vintage carousel horse, early 20th century, in light toned…

Distressed Patchwork Pine Carousel Horse

A vintage carousel horse, early 20th century, in light toned pine, stripped, distressed, repaired with metal strapping and rivets creating a 'Patchwork' effect to areas of the body, without mane, features or harnessing, height 92 cm, length 108 cm, width…

Distressed French carousel horse & cart, approx 57 cm high, 67…

Distressed French Carousel Horse & Cart

Distressed French carousel horse & cart, approx 57 cm high, 67 cm wide, 171 cm long

Carved wood Carnival horse, approx 90 cm high, 90 cm long

Hand-carved Carnival Horse - 90cm

Carved wood Carnival horse, approx 90 cm high, 90 cm long

Carved wood Carnival horse, approx 90 cm high, 90 cm long

Large Carved Carnival Horse Statue

Carved wood Carnival horse, approx 90 cm high, 90 cm long

Painted Carousel horse, c.1910 Maitland

1910 Carousel Horse Painting

Painted Carousel horse, c.1910 Maitland

A 1930s carved wooden carousel Llama, approx 90 cm high, 93 cm…

1930s Wooden Carousel Llama, 90cm High, 93cm Long

A 1930s carved wooden carousel Llama, approx 90 cm high, 93 cm long