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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Rare carnival glass dish, Northwood 'Peacock and Urn' aqua opal…

Northwood 'Peacock and Urn' Aqua Opal Carnival Glass Dish

Rare carnival glass dish, Northwood 'Peacock and Urn' aqua opal large bowl with ice blue vaseline glass, scalloped edge, diameter 24 cm

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…

Iridescent carnival glass bowl, decorated with peacock amongst…

Peacock and Flowers Carnival Glass Bowl

Iridescent carnival glass bowl, decorated with peacock amongst flowers

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Peacock

Peacock Amethyst Carnival Glass Water Jug

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Peacock

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Peacock on the Fence', 23…

Peacock Fence Amethyst Carnival Glass Water Jug

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Peacock on the Fence', 23 cm high

Six dark Marigold Carnival glass tumblers, 'Peacock', each 9 cm…

Set of 6 Peacock Carnival Glass Tumblers

Six dark Marigold Carnival glass tumblers, 'Peacock', each 9 cm high

Two Marigold carnival glass peacock bowls, both D23 cm approx

Pair of Marigold Peacock Bowls - D23cm

Two Marigold carnival glass peacock bowls, both D23 cm approx

Marigold carnival glass peacock and grape design dish, approx 6.…

Marigold Carnival Glass Peacock & Grape Design Dish (23 cm)

Marigold carnival glass peacock and grape design dish, approx 6.5 cm high, 23 cm diameter

Pair of opalescent Carnival glass peacock dishes, approx 16 cm…

Opalescent Carnival Glass Peacock Dishes (Set of 2)

Pair of opalescent Carnival glass peacock dishes, approx 16 cm diameter (2)

Rare Northwood peacock and urn Carnival glass dish with light…

Northwood Peacock & Urn Carnival Glass Dish - Aqua Opal

Rare Northwood peacock and urn Carnival glass dish with light iridescence between pastel and butterscotch in Aqua opal, 25 cm diameter

Blue peacock Carnival glass bowl

Blue Peacock Carnival Glass Bowl

Blue peacock Carnival glass bowl