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 more...

The Northwood Glass Company was a glass manufacturing company that was founded in 1887 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. The company was founded by Harry Northwood, who came from a family of glassmakers in England. Initially, the Northwood Glass Company produced pressed glassware, which was a popular style of glassware at the time. However, in the early 1900s, the company began to focus on the production of carnival glass, which quickly became their signature product.

Carnival glass was a type of iridescent glass that was produced by treating the glass with metallic salts during the manufacturing process. Northwood was one 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 Prominent Australian Collector

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood electric blue glass bowl in 'Peacocks on the Fence' pattern with ruffled edge, ribbed exterior and raised on a collar base, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a…

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

Northwood 'Hearths and Flowers' Plate and 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood marigold 'Hearths and Flowers' pattern plate (Purch. $2000 in 1997), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 4.5 cm, diameter 23 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 'Greek Key' pattern bowl in marigold with ruffled edge, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 22.5 cm, and smaller

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

Collection of Ten Carnival Glass Items from Prominent Australian Collector

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood 'Three Fruit' stippled bowl in amethyst, with ruffled edge, basket weave exterior and on a collar base, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian…

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 'Good Luck' pattern stippled bowl with pie crust edge in blue glass, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 8 cm, diameter 27 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…

Amethyst Northwood carnival glass wishbone bowl on three feet,…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Wishbone Bowl (22 cm) on Feet

Amethyst Northwood carnival glass wishbone bowl on three feet, diameter 22 cm

Green carnival glass 'Stippled Rays' bowl by Northwood

Northwood's Stippled Rays Green Carnival Glass Bowl

Green carnival glass 'Stippled Rays' bowl by Northwood

Amethyst carnival glass 'Embroid Mums' three foot bowl by…

Northwood's Embroid Mums Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowl

Amethyst carnival glass 'Embroid Mums' three foot bowl by Northwood

Marigold carnival glass 'Good Luck' shallow dish by Northwood

Northwood Marigold Carnival Glass "Good Luck" Shallow Dish

Marigold carnival glass 'Good Luck' shallow dish by Northwood

Iridescent carnival glass 'Sunflower' three foot bowl by…

Northwood Sunflower Carnival Glass Bowl - 3ft

Iridescent carnival glass 'Sunflower' three foot bowl by Northwood

Green iridescent carnival glass 'Raspberry' tazza by Northwood

Green Raspberry Carnival Glass Tazza by Northwood

Green iridescent carnival glass 'Raspberry' tazza by Northwood

Green iridescent carnival glass 'Tree Trunk' tall vase by…

Green Iridescent Tree Trunk Carnival Glass Vase

Green iridescent carnival glass 'Tree Trunk' tall vase by Northwood

A pair of Fenton pressed Carnival glass baskets and a Northwood…

Carnival Glass Baskets and Wishbone Bowl Set

A pair of Fenton pressed Carnival glass baskets and a Northwood tripod Wishbone' bowl early 20th century, the marigold glass baskets with moulded decoration externally and pierced ruffled rims, and an olive amethyst floral decorated bowl with a ruffled…

Three Marigold Carnival glass Wares: a 'Swung' vase by Fenton…

Marigold Carnival Glass Trio

Three Marigold Carnival glass Wares: a 'Swung' vase by Fenton or Northwood, a two handled bowl and an oval dish, early 20th century, the tall 'Swung' vase with a typical asymmetric pulled rim and a ribbed decor; a pressed moulded goblet with textured and…

A pair of Fenton pressed Carnival glass baskets and a Northwood…

Carnival Glass Baskets and Wishbone Bowl Set

A pair of Fenton pressed Carnival glass baskets and a Northwood tripod 'Wishbone' bowl, early 20th century, the marigold glass baskets with moulded decoration externally and pierced ruffled rims, and; an olive amethyst floral decorated bowl with a ruffled…

Northwood amethyst Carnival glass punchbowl, 'Grape', 27 cm…

Northwood Amethyst Carnival Glass Punchbowl 'Grape'

Northwood amethyst Carnival glass punchbowl, 'Grape', 27 cm high (including stand), 27 cm diameter

Northwood white/ice Carnival glass bowl, two handles, 8 cm high

Northwood White/Ice Carnival Glass Bowl with Handles

Northwood white/ice Carnival glass bowl, two handles, 8 cm high

Six Northwood green Carnival glass tumblers, 'Singing Birds',…

Set of 6 Northwood Singing Birds Carnival Glass Tumblers

Six Northwood green Carnival glass tumblers, 'Singing Birds', each 10 cm high

Northwood blue Carnival glass lidded butter dish, 'Peacocks at…

Northwood Blue Carnival Glass Peacock Butter Dish

Northwood blue Carnival glass lidded butter dish, 'Peacocks at the Fountain', 14 cm high (including lid)

Northwood stippled rays amethyst carnival glass master bowl

Amethyst Carnival Glass Master Bowl with Stippled Rays

Northwood stippled rays amethyst carnival glass master bowl

A rare American Northwood Carnival glass 'Funeral' vase in…

Northwood Carnival Glass Amethyst Funeral Vase with Elephant Foot

A rare American Northwood Carnival glass 'Funeral' vase in amethyst with elephant foot, of elongated waisted form with wide frilled rim and typical textured surface, 49 cm high.

Northwood Carnival glass bowl signed to base 'N' approx 40 cm…

Large signed Northwood Carnival glass bowl

Northwood Carnival glass bowl signed to base 'N' approx 40 cm diameter

Twin handled basket form Northwood footed bowl, approx 10 cm…

Northwood Twin Handled Footed Basket Bowl - 10cm x 16cm

Twin handled basket form Northwood footed bowl, approx 10 cm high, 16 cm long

Clear green Northwood flared vase, approx 19 cm high

Green Northwood Flared Vase - 19cm

Clear green Northwood flared vase, approx 19 cm high

Emerald green Northwood flared vase, approx 29 cm high

29cm Northwood Flared Emerald Green Vase

Emerald green Northwood flared vase, approx 29 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass comport, green Northwood Carnival glass…

Carnival and Milk Glass Comports and Dishes

Amethyst Carnival glass comport, green Northwood Carnival glass dish and a Victorian milk glass dish

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