Antique Carnival Glass

This is a type of pressed glass which has a coating iridized and is manufactured by a number of different companies, both domestic and international. Probably the largest producer of carnival glass Fenton was here in America. It 'was produced mainly between 1900 and 1920. Although not high end is the time, much of the breathtaking original carnival glass in many colors, intricate patterns and shapes.

Back at the height of production, ITwas to make relatively inexpensive. This glass has the name "Carnival" because it was actually given away as prizes at carnivals. Today, depending on the rarity of the model and color of many pieces sell for hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. There are a number of different reference books are available and worth owning one of these books only for images in full color. Some of this glass is truly remarkable.

If you will be able to see a lot of Carnival Glassand treat them for a long period of good vintage Carnival Glass is easily identifiable. The quality of the first pieces is far greater than what was in 1970 during his mini-revival made. Although Carnival glass is made today, there is much worse than the two previous versions.

This glass was produced outstanding in many different colors. The true color of each piece is not determined by coating iridized, but the basic color inCoating. In some cases it is difficult to determine the actual base color. In most of the first pieces, the floors were not iridized, that would certainly help with color recognition. Some of the colors are starting to find carnival glass, amethyst, blue, green, red, peach opalescent pastel and marigolds - the most common.

Besides being produced in a variety of colors, was also produced by a number of different companies over the years. A bit 'of olderCarnival glass is not marked. The company of origin can be identified generally by the appearance of the pattern. Some companies have a similar trend, but the differences are substantial enough to identify the manufacturer. A reference glass carnival will help.

Other companies in the United States not only in Fenton, that this fabulous glass were manufactured Dugan, Imperial, Millersburg, Northwood, Cambridge, McKee, Westmoreland and Jeanette. From Carnival glass was popular in the world, hasEven in countries like France, Germany and England.

Carnival Glass is one of a series of products from our past which is given as a premium detergent, at fairs and in stations. Although no longer used as prizes today, glass is much appreciated by thousands of collectors around the world.