Was carnival glass made in Australia?
Was carnival glass made in Australia?
Only one glassmaker produced Carnival Glass in Australia – Crown Crystal Glass Company (previously Crystal Glass Works and Crown Glass Works) in Sydney, New South Wales.
What is the most valuable carnival glass?
According to Colleywood Carnival Glass, the following colors are among the rarest and most valuable:
- Fenton Ambergina – a deep orange-red tone.
- Northwood Marigold – a warm-toned deep yellow.
- Fenton Cherry Red – a dark, glowing red.
- Northwood Black Amethyst – a very dark purple that appears almost black.
How do you authenticate carnival glass?
The most common ways to identify the glass are:
- Look at the coloring and sheen for the iridescent rainbow effect.
- Check out the base of the glass, which should not be thick or weighty.
- Look for the manufacturer’s mark, although keep in mind many companies did not place a mark on their carnival glass.
What companies made milk glass?
Notable manufacturers
- Dithridge & Company.
- Fenton Glass Company.
- Fostoria Glass Company.
- Imperial Glass Company.
- Kanawha Glass Co.
- L.E. Smith Glass Company.
- Mosser Glass.
- Thai Soojung Glass Company Limited.
When was carnival glass made in South Australia?
The prime period of Carnival glass production is considered to be from 1908-1928. A number of small glass companies still produce New and Contemporary Carnival Glass today. Although we are based in the Australian state of South Australia we welcome your interest from wherever you may live and an invitation is extended to you to join the Society.
Who are the members of the Carnival Glass Society?
Carnival Glass Society – A club for carnival glass collectors. Carnival Glass from the Past to the Present. Club members collect beautiful pieces of Carnival Glass from the first decade of the 20th century to the present. Carnival Glass is a mass produced moulded glassware with an iridescence colour.
When did I first start collecting carnival glass?
I am the Secretary of the CGCAA (Carnival Glass Collectors Association of Australia) and my husband, Bob, is the Newsletter Editor. I first began collecting Carnival in 2002 – how things changed when I did!
How is the price of carnival glass determined?
Our glass prices are fair and determined based on rarity, color, condition and, with respect to carnival and iridescent art glass, quality of iridescence. *We do not do appraisals. We have an extensive amount of carnival glass (over 6,000 pieces), as well as art glass, and will be posting more as we can.