Archive for July, 2008
Will Fenton Glass have a festival this year?Yes, the Fenton
Will Fenton Glass have a festival this year?Yes, the Fenton Glass annual Festival of Glassmaking has had a name change. It is now called the Fenton Artistry Weekend and it takes place August 1 to 3, [...]
Rare and Delicate Fenton Carnival GlassClear glass dinnerware remains to
Rare and Delicate Fenton Carnival GlassClear glass dinnerware remains to this day, a collectible niche. Collectors consider Fenton carnival glass as the most popular of the iridescent glas 1 [...]
Carnival Glass BokehCarnival Glass Bokeh. I took this photo, in
Carnival Glass BokehCarnival Glass Bokeh. I took this photo, in the infamous curio, through the glass front. The bokeh is from the reflection in the mirror in the back of the curio. It is actually a [...]
Carnival Glass is one kind of antique collectible that people
Carnival Glass is one kind of antique collectible that people either love or hate. There's no in between when it comes to this style of glassware. Its unusual and rather bold appearance is what draws [...]
Finding Carnival Glass is a relatively easy undertaking. There is
Finding Carnival Glass is a relatively easy undertaking. There is an abundance of replica items, however, so it's a good idea to brush up on makers' marks and other signs before heading out to buy. [...]
What makes this glass stand out from others is its
What makes this glass stand out from others is its unusual appearance. This glass was made by companies between 1905 and 1930, when you're talking vintage Carnival. Makers came from all over the [...]
Those who love it, love it so much, they’ve even
Those who love it, love it so much, they've even created their own clubs to share finds, information and more. Carnival Glass clubs can be found virtually all over the world, with branches in [...]
Carnival Glass Button EarringsI have made these georgous earrings from
Carnival Glass Button EarringsI have made these georgous earrings from glass buttons. I am guessing that most of these buttons are from the mid 1900's. The wires are gold plated and the earring back [...]