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Identifying carnival glass involves matching patterns, colours, sheen, edges, thickness, and other factors from old manufacturer's trade catalogs, other known examples, or other reference material. Since many manufacturers produced close copies of their rivals' popular patterns, carnival glass identification can be challenging even for an expert.
Golden Iris was the name of the first caravel glass treatment that Northwood developed in 1908. [3] It was known for its marigold color. [1] The other carnival glass treatments made by Northwood were Emerald, Azure, Florentine, Perl, and Pomona. [5] Carnival glass is identified by the color of the glass, not the color of the treatment.
Dugan peach opalescent bowl with marigold carnival treatment and Ski Star pattern. Dugan is best known for peach opalescent, a type of Carnival glass. [3] They produced the most peach opalescent of any of the carnival glass manufacturers. [4] They also produced deep shades of amethyst glass, some so dark they appeared black. [1]
The mold for this was acquired by Fenton Glass who issued pieces in purple and red. [5] Corinth - Ribbed pattern with 12 ribs, used for vases or flattened out for bowls and plates. [6] Della Robbia [4] English Hobnail [4] Shell and Jewels - Early pattern used on the Victor line. This is a scarce pattern in carnival treatments. [7]
Name Description Reference Acorn A pattern used for compotes. Known colors include green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. [5] Big Fish A pattern that is close to the Trout and Fly pattern made by Millersburg. Made in bowl shapes in green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. [6] Big Thistle Only two known items have this patter.
Goofus glass is an American term for pressed glass that was decorated with unfired enamel paint in the early 20th century by several prominent glass factories. It contrasts with enamelled glass, where the enamel is fired, making the paint far more durable. Because it was mass produced and relatively cheap, it was given as premiums with ...
Pressed glass (or pattern glass) [1] is a form of glass made by pressing molten glass into a mold using a plunger. [2] Although hand pressed glass has existed for over 1,000 years, the use of a machine for pressing was first patented by Pittsburgh glass man John P. Bakewell in 1825 to make knobs for furniture.
The pattern was used for coffee sets (bowl, cup and saucer, platter, sugar, creamer) using an opaque glass of custard color with decorated bands. A milk glass version was called Orange Blossom. [60] Pyramid is a pattern name used by collectors for the Indiana Glass pattern number 610. This pattern was made from 1926 to 1932.