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 'Horse…

Fenton 'Horse Medallion' Nut Bowl and 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton 'Horse Medallion' nut bowl in amethyst, with three ball feet, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 6 cm, diameter 22.5 cm, and…

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

Rare Millersburg 'Trout and Fly' Amethyst Bowl with 9 Others

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Millersburg 'Trout and Fly' pattern amethyst bowl with 3 in 1 deep crimp edge, on a starred collar base (Purch. $1000 in 1999), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent…

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

Collection of Ten Carnival Glass Items from Australian Collector

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton 'Stag and Holly' amethyst footed bowl, raised on three spatula feet, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 8 cm, diameter 19 cm, and…

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 '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…

Large amethyst carnival glass floral oval bowl on four feet,…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Floral Oval Bowl, 27 cm Width

Large amethyst carnival glass floral oval bowl on four feet, width 27 cm

Australian amethyst carnival glass bowl, decorated with magpie…

Australian amethyst carnival glass bowl, decorated with magpie and flannel flower, 25 cm diameter, 9 cm high

Australian amethyst carnival glass master bowl pattern:…

Australian amethyst carnival glass master bowl pattern: Kookaburra, Rd. 4184, width 24 cm

Two Australian carnival glass 'Swan' bowls, in marigold and…

Australian Carnival Glass 'Swan' Bowls in Marigold and Amethyst

Two Australian carnival glass 'Swan' bowls, in marigold and amethyst, height 9 cm and 8 cm, diameter 24 cm and 23.5 cm (2)

Large Australian amethyst carnival glass comport decorated with…

Australian Amethyst Carnival Glass Comport with Butterfly Bush Decoration

Large Australian amethyst carnival glass comport decorated with butterfly bush decoration, diameter 21.5 cm

Early amethyst carnival glass footed dish impressed grape and…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Footed Dish with Grape Decoration

Early amethyst carnival glass footed dish impressed grape and vine leaf decoration, tri-footed, diameter 23 cm

Three early amethyst carnival glass vases, height 29 cm tallest…

Set of Three Amethyst Carnival Glass Vases

Three early amethyst carnival glass vases, height 29 cm tallest vase.

Early amethyst carnival glass bowl impressed grape and vine…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowl with Grape and Vine Decoration

Early amethyst carnival glass bowl impressed grape and vine leaf pattern decoration, height 8 cm; diameter 26 cm

Pair early amethyst carnival glass bowls each with impressed…

Pair of Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowls with Butterfly Impression

Pair early amethyst carnival glass bowls each with impressed butterfly decoration, diameter 16 cm each.

Early amethyst carnival glass footed comport, diameter 19 cm;…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Footed Comport - 19cm Diameter

Early amethyst carnival glass footed comport, diameter 19 cm; height 11 cm

Early amethyst carnival glass bowl embossed blossom and leaf…

Embossed Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowl with Floral Interior Decoration

Early amethyst carnival glass bowl embossed blossom and leaf interior decoration to base, diameter 22.5 cm

Two early amethyst carnival glass bowls including bowl with…

Pair of Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowls, 15 cm Diameter Each

Two early amethyst carnival glass bowls including bowl with impressed shrike pattern, and bowl with impressed grape and vine leaf pattern, diameter 15 cm each.

Two early amethyst carnival glass footed bowls including, bowl…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Footed Bowls with Horse and Orchid Patterns

Two early amethyst carnival glass footed bowls including, bowl with impressed horse iridescent pattern, diameter 19 cm, and another bowl with impressed orchid pattern, diameter 21 cm, each tri-footed.

Australian amethyst carnival glass comport with flannel flower…

Flannel Flower Amethyst Carnival Glass Comport

Australian amethyst carnival glass comport with flannel flower decoration, 24 cm diameter, 17.5 cm high

Early Christmas theme carnival glass serving bowl amethyst…

Amethyst Stag & Holly Carnival Glass Serving Bowl

Early Christmas theme carnival glass serving bowl amethyst glass bowl, with stag and holly leaves decoration to centre, on tri-footed base, diameter 26 cm approx0.

Amethyst carnival glass 'Holly' bowl width 22 cm.

Amethyst Holly Carnival Glass Bowl - 22cm Width

Amethyst carnival glass 'Holly' bowl width 22 cm.

Amethyst carnival glass comport. The interior with moulded…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Comport with Waratah and Butterflies

Amethyst carnival glass comport. The interior with moulded decoration of central waratah surrounded by butterflies and foliage. Height 16 cm, diameter 24 cm

Large amethyst carnival glass vase. Fluted, waisted form with…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 33cm Height

Large amethyst carnival glass vase. Fluted, waisted form with everted rim and iridescent finish. Height 33 cm

Australian carnival glass comport, in amethyst, with scalloped…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Comport with Waratah and Butterflies

Australian carnival glass comport, in amethyst, with scalloped rim, the interior decorated with central waratah surrounded by butterflies and foliage, height 16 cm

Amethyst carnival glass 'Kingfisher' fruit bowl, circa 1920s, 7…

Amethyst Kingfisher Carnival Glass Fruit Bowl, 1920s

Amethyst carnival glass 'Kingfisher' fruit bowl, circa 1920s, 7 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter

Amethyst carnival glass 'Magpie and Flannel Flower' fruit bowl,…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Fruit Bowl with Floral Design

Amethyst carnival glass 'Magpie and Flannel Flower' fruit bowl, circa 1920s, 9 cm high, 25.5 cm diameter

Amethyst carnival glass 'Kangaroo' fruit bowl, 8 cm high, 24.5…

Amethyst Kangaroo Fruit Bowl

Amethyst carnival glass 'Kangaroo' fruit bowl, 8 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass King Fisher master bowl with gum leaf…

Amethyst Carnival Glass King Fisher Bowl with Gum Leaf Wreath

Amethyst Carnival glass King Fisher master bowl with gum leaf wreath border, diameter 24 cm

Good amethyst carnival glass Kingfisher bowl master bowl,…

Amethyst Kingfisher Carnival Glass Master Bowl

Good amethyst carnival glass Kingfisher bowl master bowl, embossed decoration of leaves, with Kingfisher to centre, marked Rd 4184, diameter 24 cm

Good amethyst carnival glass Kingfisher bowl, master bowl,…

Kingfisher Carnival Glass Bowl with Embossed Leaves

Good amethyst carnival glass Kingfisher bowl, master bowl, embossed decoration of leaves, with Kingfisher to centre, marked Rd 4184, (diameter 24 cm).

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

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

Amethyst carnival glass 'Leaf Chain' shallow bowl by Fenton

Amethyst Leaf Chain Bowl by Fenton

Amethyst carnival glass 'Leaf Chain' shallow bowl by Fenton

Amethyst carnival glass 'Grape and Cable' three foot bowl by…

Fenton Amethyst Grape and Cable Carnival Glass Bowl

Amethyst carnival glass 'Grape and Cable' three foot bowl by Fenton

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.

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

Two amethyst Carnival glass bowls, including central eagle…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowls with Eagle and Kingfisher Patterns

Two amethyst Carnival glass bowls, including central eagle pattern; & central kingfisher pattern, diameter 24 cm (each)

Amethyst Carnival glass covered dish, domed cover to decorated…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Covered Dish with Domed Cover

Amethyst Carnival glass covered dish, domed cover to decorated under plate. Height 15 cm

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Piping Shrike', 24 cm…

"Piping Shrike" Amethyst Carnival Glass Master Bowl

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Piping Shrike', 24 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Piping Shrike', 24 cm…

"Piping Shrike" Amethyst Carnival Glass Master Bowl (24cm)

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Piping Shrike', 24 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Ruffled Kangaroo', RO4696,…

Amethyst Kangaroo Carnival Glass Bowl - 24cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Ruffled Kangaroo', RO4696, 24 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Ruffled Kangaroo', RO4696,…

Amethyst Kangaroo Carnival Glass Master Bowl - 24cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Ruffled Kangaroo', RO4696, 24 cm diameter

Three amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Acorn', 10 cm high

Amethyst Acorn Carnival Glass Tumblers - Set of Three

Three amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Acorn', 10 cm high

Blue / amethyst carnival glass jug, 20 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Jug - 20cm Height

Blue / amethyst carnival glass jug, 20 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

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

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 12 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 12cm Height

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 12 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Holly', 20 cm diameter

Holly Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowl, 20cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Holly', 20 cm diameter

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

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 decanter, 'Grapes' (no stopper)

Amethyst Carnival Glass Grape Decanter (No Stopper)

Amethyst Carnival glass decanter, 'Grapes' (no stopper)

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Lotus and Dragon', 20 cm diameter

"Dragon Lotus" Carnival Glass Bowl, 20cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Lotus and Dragon', 20 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 30 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 30cm Height

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 30 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 15 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 15cm

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 15 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass hat pin vase, 17 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Hat Pin Vase - 17cm

Amethyst Carnival glass hat pin vase, 17 cm high

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

Two amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 10 cm high

Pair of Amethyst Carnival Glass Tumblers - 10cm

Two amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 10 cm high

Two amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Greek Key', 10 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Tumblers with Greek Key Design

Two amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Greek Key', 10 cm high

Four amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Sunflowers', each 9 cm…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Sunflowers Tumblers (Set of 4)

Four amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Sunflowers', each 9 cm high

Six amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Grape', each 9 cm high

Set of 6 Amethyst Grape Carnival Glass Tumblers

Six amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Grape', each 9 cm high

Five amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Grape', each 9 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Grape Tumblers (Set of 5)

Five amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Grape', each 9 cm high

Eight amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Peacocks at the…

Amethyst Peacock Fountain Carnival Glass Tumblers (9cm) Set of 8

Eight amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Peacocks at the Fountain', each 9 cm high

Seven amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Acorns', each 10 cm…

Set of Seven Amethyst Carnival Glass Acorn Tumblers

Seven amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Acorns', each 10 cm high

Four amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Acorns', 10 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Acorn Tumblers (Set of 4)

Four amethyst Carnival glass tumblers, 'Acorns', 10 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass frog vase insert, 10 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival Glass Frog Vase Insert, 10cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass frog vase insert, 10 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Three Fruits', 23 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowl - Three Fruits Design

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Three Fruits', 23 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Stag', 18 cm diameter

Amethyst Stag Carnival Glass Bowl, 18cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass bowl, 'Stag', 18 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass comport, fruit exterior, plain interior,…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Fruit Comport

Amethyst Carnival glass comport, fruit exterior, plain interior, 18 cm high, 18 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass comport, fruit exterior, plain interior,…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Fruit Comport - 18cm x 22cm

Amethyst Carnival glass comport, fruit exterior, plain interior, 18 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass footed fruit bowl, 'Christmas Bells',…

Amethyst Carnival Glass 'Christmas Bells' Footed Fruit Bowl

Amethyst Carnival glass footed fruit bowl, 'Christmas Bells', 15 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass town pump, 15 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Town Pump - 15cm

Amethyst Carnival glass town pump, 15 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Magpie', 24 cm diameter

Amethyst Magpie Carnival Glass Master Bowl

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl, 'Magpie', 24 cm diameter

Amethyst carnival glass kookaburra dish, diameter 13 cm

Amethyst Carnival Glass Kookaburra Dish - 13cm Diameter

Amethyst carnival glass kookaburra dish, diameter 13 cm

Northwood stippled rays amethyst carnival glass master bowl

Amethyst Carnival Glass Master Bowl with Stippled Rays

Northwood stippled rays amethyst carnival glass master bowl

Amethyst leaf & grape Carnival glass bowl, 23 cm diameter…

Amethyst Grape Carnival Glass Bowl - 23cm Diameter

Amethyst leaf & grape Carnival glass bowl, 23 cm diameter approx.

A large rare Australian Carnival glass 'Kookaburra' float bowl…

Rare Australian Carnival Glass Kookaburra Float Bowl

A large rare Australian Carnival glass 'Kookaburra' float bowl in amethyst, of circular form with fluted rim, the central kookaburra perched on branch within a stippled ground surrounded by five waratah, 28 cm diameter.

Seven carnival glass bowls being 4 amethyst kookaburra centre,…

Carnival Glass Bowls: Amethyst, Kangaroo, Flower & Marigold Centers

Seven carnival glass bowls being 4 amethyst kookaburra centre, 1 kangaroo centre, 1 larger amethyst with flower centre 21.5 cm wide and 1 marigold

Australian amethyst Kangaroo carnival glass bowl d23 cm approx

Amethyst Kangaroo Carnival Glass Bowl (d23cm)

Australian amethyst Kangaroo carnival glass bowl d23 cm approx

Amethyst carnival glass kookaburra master bowl d24 cm approx

Amethyst Kookaburra Carnival Glass Master Bowl (D24cm)

Amethyst carnival glass kookaburra master bowl d24 cm approx

Two carnival glass bowls comprising of a green grape bowl,…

Carnival Glass Bowls: Green Grape & Amethyst/Orange Middle

Two carnival glass bowls comprising of a green grape bowl,together with an amethyst and orange middle bowl, diameter 18.5 cm approx

Amethyst carnival glass grape platter, approx 28 cm dia

Amethyst Grape Platter - 28cm Diameter

Amethyst carnival glass grape platter, approx 28 cm dia

A dark amethyst Carnival glass bowl, butterfly design

Amethyst Butterfly Carnival Glass Bowl

A dark amethyst Carnival glass bowl, butterfly design

Amethyst carnival glass comport, approx 10 cm high, 21 cm…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Comport - 10cm x 21cm

Amethyst carnival glass comport, approx 10 cm high, 21 cm diameter

Four amethyst carnival glass cups, each approx 11 cm high (4)

Set of Four Amethyst Carnival Glass Cups

Four amethyst carnival glass cups, each approx 11 cm high (4)

Amethyst Carnival glass lidded sweet meats

Amethyst Carnival Glass Sweetmeat Jar with Lid

Amethyst Carnival glass lidded sweet meats

Amethyst Carnival glass floral bowl, approx 26 cm diameter

Large Amethyst Floral Carnival Glass Bowl

Amethyst Carnival glass floral bowl, approx 26 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass fold design plate/dish, approx 13 cm x…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Folded Plate - 13x20cm

Amethyst Carnival glass fold design plate/dish, approx 13 cm x 20 cm

An amethyst Carnival glass bowl. Diameter 19 cm

Amethyst Carnival Glass Bowl - 19cm Diameter

An amethyst Carnival glass bowl. Diameter 19 cm

Amethyst carnival glass kookaburra master bowl 24.3 cm wide

Amethyst Kookaburra Carnival Glass Master Bowl - 24.3cm

Amethyst carnival glass kookaburra master bowl 24.3 cm wide

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl. Kangaroo. Diameter 24 cm

Kangaroo Carnival: Amethyst Master Bowl (24cm)

Amethyst Carnival glass master bowl. Kangaroo. Diameter 24 cm

An Art Nouveau Iridescent glass vase, early 20th century, with…

Amethyst Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase

An Art Nouveau Iridescent glass vase, early 20th century, with a long gently flared neck flowing to a swelled lower body and a spreading foot, with marked amethyst Carnival glass iridescence flowing to lemon tonings, and having a hatched textured finish…