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

Carnival Glass Collection from Prominent Australian Collector Estate

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton marigold 'Butterfly and Berry' water jug and eight tumblers (Purch $745 in 1999), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 23.5 cm,…

Pearl carnival glass 'Palm Beach' jug and six tumblers

'Palm Beach' Carnival Glass Jug and Tumblers Set

Pearl carnival glass 'Palm Beach' jug and six tumblers

White/ice Carnival glass water jug, 23 cm high

Ice Carnival Glass Water Jug - 23cm High

White/ice Carnival glass water jug, 23 cm high

Green Carnival glass water jug,'Birds', 22 cm high

Green Carnival Glass Jug with Bird Design

Green Carnival glass water jug,'Birds', 22 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Greek Key', 29 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Water Jug with Greek Key Design

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Greek Key', 29 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, Fence type pattern, 29 cm…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Water Jug - Fence Pattern (29cm)

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, Fence type pattern, 29 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Berries', 17 cm high

Amethyst Berries Carnival Glass Water Jug

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Berries', 17 cm high

White/ice Carnival glass water jug, 'Fruit', 21 cm high

Fruit Carnival Glass Water Jug

White/ice Carnival glass water jug, 'Fruit', 21 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Acorns', 22 cm high

Amethyst Acorns Carnival Glass Water Jug

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Acorns', 22 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Grape', 21 cm high

Amethyst Grape Carnival Glass Water Jug - 21cm

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Grape', 21 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Peacock

Peacock Amethyst Carnival Glass Water Jug

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 'Peacock

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 34 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Water Jug - 34cm Tall

Amethyst Carnival glass water jug, 34 cm high

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

White/ice Carnival glass water pitcher, with four tumblers, jug…

Carnival Glass Pitcher Set with Tumblers

White/ice Carnival glass water pitcher, with four tumblers, jug 30 cm high

Seven piece Carnival glass water set. Including jug; and 6…

Carnival Glass Water Set with Blossom Pattern

Seven piece Carnival glass water set. Including jug; and 6 glasses. Moulded blossom pattern. Height 22 cm, (jug)

Seven various Marigold Carnival Glassware pieces. Five pce…

Marigold Carnival Glassware Set with Lemonade Jug & Bowls

Seven various Marigold Carnival Glassware pieces. Five pce lemonade set, incl. Jug & four glasses; & pair bowls. Diameter 22 cm (bowls each)

Painted carnival glass pitcher & seven matching glasses,…

Carnival Glass Pitcher and 7 Glasses Set

Painted carnival glass pitcher & seven matching glasses, pitcher approx 25 cm high (8)

Clear opalescent lemonade seven piece set glasses and jug,…

Opalescent Lemonade Set with Floral and Fruit Designs

Clear opalescent lemonade seven piece set glasses and jug, Fluer die Lieu, Laurel and cherry, jug approx 22 cm high & cups each approx 10 cm high

7 piece Marigold Carnival glass water set. Bird and foliage…

Marigold Carnival Glass Water Set with Bird Decoration

7 piece Marigold Carnival glass water set. Bird and foliage decoration. Faults to 3 tumblers

Carnival jug and 8 tumblers

Carnival Set: Jug and 8 Tumblers

Carnival jug and 8 tumblers