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 pair of carnival glass Hens nest with lids, Marigold and red.…

Carnival Glass Hen Nest with Lids - Marigold and Red

A pair of carnival glass Hens nest with lids, Marigold and red. Height 15 cm, width 18 cm

Marigold carnival glass 'Kingfisher' bowl Australian, diameter…

Kingfisher Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl - 23cm Diameter

Marigold carnival glass 'Kingfisher' bowl Australian, diameter 23 cm

Carnival Glass 'Shrike' marigold master bowl by Crown Crystal,…

Crown Crystal Shrike Carnival Glass Master Bowl

Carnival Glass 'Shrike' marigold master bowl by Crown Crystal, circa 1920s 8 cm high, 25 cm wide

Marigold carnival glass serving bowl 'Holly' diameter 22 cm.

Marigold Holly Carnival Glass Serving Bowl (22cm)

Marigold carnival glass serving bowl 'Holly' diameter 22 cm.

Australian Marigold carnival glass ' Shrike' Bowl impressed…

Australian Marigold Carnival Glass Shrike Bird Bowl

Australian Marigold carnival glass ' Shrike' Bowl impressed Shrike bird form to centre, height 7.5 cm; diameter 25 cm.

Australian carnival glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl, in marigold glass,…

Australian Carnival Glass 'Kiwi' Nappy Bowl in Marigold Glass

Australian carnival glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl, in marigold glass, with central kiwis and fern sprays, height 4.5 cm and diameter 13 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)

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

Australian Kangaroo Carnival Glass Bowls: Marigold and Dark, 24-24.5cm Diameter (2)

Two Australian 'Kangaroo' carnival glass bowls, in marigold and dark, diameter 24 cm and 24.5 cm (2)

"Emu" marigold carnival glass bowl, together with a "Kookaburra" pink depression glass bowl, (2 items), 14.5 cm and 14 cm wide

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

Fenton 'Dragon & Strawberry' Bowl & 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton 'Dragon & Strawberry' footed bowl in marigold, with ruffled edge, on three ball feet, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 8.5 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 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,…

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

Dugan 'Double Stem Rose' Bowl and 9 Other Carnival Glass

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Dugan marigold 'Double stem Rose' pattern bowl with ruffled edge raised on a domed circular base, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 10.5…

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 an Imperial…

Imperial 'Pansy' Oval Pickle Dish and 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising an Imperial 'Pansy' oval pickle dish in amber with ruffled edge, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 7.5 cm, diameter 26.5 cm, and smaller

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

Carnival Glass Collection: Fenton Plate and 9 Other Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton marigold footed plate in 'Stag and Holly' pattern (Purch. $610 in 1995), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 4.5 cm, diameter 23.5…