Carnival Glass
The patterns of Carnival Glass The biggest challenge for newcomers to Carnival Glass collecting is learning the patterns. There are probably 2,000 patterns, although only about 1,000 are relatively common. Learning the design and names of the patterns is crucial to the enjoyment of collecting this glass.
Imperial Pansy Carnival Glass Smoke Nappy Quilted Diamonds Carnival
David Doty's new field guide is the most fact-filled and comprehensive coverage of carnival glass in print today. The scope of his achievement is staggering. Using hundreds of computer-enhanced photos and a database of actual sale prices for more than 37,000 items, the author has created a user-friendly guide for identification and value.
Dugan’s Western Daisy and Soutache International Carnival Glass
Website for David Doty's Field Guide to Carnival Glass. Index to Classic Carnival Glass Patterns by non-U.S. Makers: Brockwitz (Germany) Antigone Ariadne Asters Cathedral Arches Charlotte Curved Star Diamond Cut Shields Electra Footed Prism Panels Lattice and Leaves vase Moonprint (Globus)
American Carnival Glass's Love Affair with European Victorian Themes
Imaginatively designed, on face and underbelly alike, Ski Star was produced by the Dugan Glass Company for only a few months, in 1910 and 1911. But within that narrow time frame, it was made in immense quantities and in a host of captivating shapes. The Ski Star primary pattern is comprised of two stippled eight-point stars, each formed from.
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Website for David Doty's Field Guide to Carnival Glass. Index to Classic Carnival Glass Patterns by U.S. Makers > Carnival Glass made by non-US makers: Cambridge Cambridge Decanter Buzz Saw cruets Double Star Forks Hobstar, Cambridge Inverted Feather Inverted Strawberry Inverted Thistle
a decorative glass bowl with flowers and butterflies on the bottom
David Doty's incredible, comprehensive and colorful Carnival Glass reference site, with over 1,600 pages and 4,000 photographs. Features over 1,100 patterns browsable by shape, motif, and maker (Cambridge, Fenton, Fostoria, Imperial, Millersburg, Northwood, Dugan/Diamond etc.). Also includes special sections on back patterns and unusual.
Dugan DOUBLE STEM ROSE BLUE CARNIVAL GLASS ICE CREAM SHAPE FOOTED BOWL
Maker Marks. [email protected]. Classic Era Maker Marks. Northwood. The underlined "N" in a circle is the most frequently seen mark in classic era Carnival. Not all Northwood patterns carry the mark, and in some patterns that do carry the mark, not all pieces may have it. Generally it's a good guide to the authenticity of a piece, but.
Imperial Glass Merigold Fieldflower Carnival Glass Pitcher
Thanks to Dave Doty for permission to use these amazing images. The nostalgia of the early days of the Carnival Glass story is clearly reflected in these images of a "Roll-Down" or "Roll A Ball" sideshow, where Carnival Glass was included in the range of prizes that the lucky punter could win for such "games of skill"..
Imperial Flute Variant/Colonial 393
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A white carnival glass vase in the Northwood Tree Trunk style also sold for over $500. However, small, less ornate pieces tend to sell in the $30 to $50 range. There are several factors that can affect the value of white carnival glass, including the following: Condition - Glass in great condition is always worth more.
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That was clearly the situation behind the acquisition of the so-called "Thorne Vase" (as named by David Doty). My wife, Barbara, was an antique dealer for many years. One way to spend quality time together was to attend auctions together, and we attended a lot of them during the 1980s (part of that story was told in "Antique Buying, the Wholesale Myth", Glass Collector's Digest.
Antique Carnival Glass Horse Head Bowl Iridescent Deep Purple Ruffled
A Brief History of Carnival Glass by David Doty. Carnival Glass was not an instantaneous development in the history of pressed glass. Certainly there were other types of iridized glass, such as art glass. In fact, going back thousands of years, early glass examples have been found to have been iridized by having been buried in ground containing.
Summit Art Glass Amethyst Holly Carnival Glass Butter Dish Carnival Glass
Index to Classic Carnival Glass Patterns. Carnival glass is found in a great number of patterns--at least 2,000. I show many of them here and will add others as time permits. The list below includes patterns in most shapes. However, to make it easier to find a piece in a pattern you don't know, check the Index by Shape section which will lead.
Pin by Laura Herbert on Carnival Glass Carnival glass, Glass, Carnival
Website for David Doty's Field Guide to Carnival Glass. Index by Shape When trying to determine the pattern for a piece of Carnival Glass, it may be easier to use this page. Celery was a popular staple at the turn of the last century, so glass makers provided a special shape for it at dinner tables. Usually about 6 inches tall.
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Carnival Glass NetworK - the Story Behind the Stories. A Look Behind the Scenes over 25 Years. Glen & Stephen Thistlewood. Connie Moore, Alan Henderson, Miss Betty Robb, Marie McGee, Dave Doty, Siegmar Geiselberger, David & Mary McKinley, Susan Haddad, Dick & Dolores Sage, Jim Nicholls, Rita & Les Glennon, Mahavir Jain, Kaisa Koivisto.
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Contemporary glass can be divided into three catagories; reissues (or reproductions), new patterns, and fakes. Reissues are items that are made from original molds, new patterns are carnival made from new molds (not made during the classic era), and fakes are items that are made to deliberately fool the buyer into thinking they are purchasing an older and presumably more valuable piece.