Written by Old Fenton on 29 March 2008
Guest Column: What is Carnival Glass?
What exactly is Carnival Glass? To the non-collector, it might be dismissed as that orange stuff but in fact there are more than sixty recognized colors in the Carnival collector s repertoire, including marigold ( that orange stuff ). ...
Carnival glass bowls form part of the large carnival
Carnival glass bowls form part of the large carnival glass collectible items. These are produced by pressing the glass and coating it with an iridescent coating which gives it shiny look. This process is known as doping, ...
Findlay Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 28 March 2008
Findlay Glass
The term Findlay Glass refers to a glass produced in one of five glass manufactures located in Findlay, Ohio, during the years 1886-1902. The five companies were, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Co, the Bellaire Goblet Co., The Columbia Glass Co., The Model Flint Glass Co., and the Findlay Flint Glass Co. Findlay [...]
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Guest Column: What is Carnival Glass?
What exactly is Carnival Glass? To the non-collector, it might be dismissed as that orange stuff but in fact there are more than sixty recognized colors in the Carnival collector s repertoire, including marigold ( that orange stuff ). ...
Mosser Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 28 March 2008
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. When looking for this unusual glass, antique stores, flea markets, garage sales and the Internet are some of the best places to turn up rare finds.
Glass Chickens
Written by Old Fenton on 27 March 2008
Carnival glass bowls are part of a larger collection
Fenton glassware started making these bowls, marketed as iridescent ware, in 1907. Sales dropped during the depression. Carnivals bought up much of the stock for prizes, hence their name. Today antique Fenton glass demands high prices- ...
Red Depression Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 27 March 2008
This glass is made in many translucent colors like primarily amethyst, marigold, cobalt, green, and red. It is also made in opaque white, which is referred to as milk glass. Before the hazards of radiation were well known, the glass was also made in semi-transparent or translucent pale green and was named as Vaseline or uranium glass. Vaseline glass and uranium glass contain traces of uranium salts in the glass which can make a faint green glass glow in reaction to UV light.
Mosser Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 26 March 2008
Carnival glass or Iridescent Ware was introduced in 1907 and had a metallic sheen from a spray of salts when hot. This inexpensive pressed glass, also known as dope glass is made for functional/ornamental objects. Due to lack of demand price was discounted. Available colors are primarily amethyst/marigold/cobalt/green/red. Vaseline or uranium glass had uranium salts and hence was discontinued. Millersburg glass Company was the greatest producer of this type of glass. Initially this was made as crystal and later on as iridescent glassware. The prices vary depending on their quality/availability. This is antique glass collectible and has market. Identification of this glass is based on patterns/colors/sheen/edges/thickness etc.
Findlay Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 26 March 2008
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 world. Although the United States was the prime production point, glassmakers in England, India, Germany, Mexico and Finland also made it.. There are others, too.
Blue Carnival Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 24 March 2008
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 some and completely turns other off.