Carnival Glass is pressed glass that has been iridised. The glass is firstly pressed into a mould while molten, and being in liquid form, takes on the shape of the mould. After it has been removed from the mould, it is sprayed with a coating of liquid metallic salts. This gives the surface an iridescent lustre, similar to the effect of oil floating water.

Although the technique was known in Roman times, it was not until 1907 that it was revived by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Other manufacturers taking note of their success followed suit and were able to produce a cheaper product by spraying the mixture on the glass, instead of including it in the glass mixture as Tiffany was doing.

Carnival glass was at its peak of popularity from about 1908 to the 1920's and as its popularity declined manufacturers, were left large stocks they were unable to more...

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Two vintage carnival glass amber lustre ware stem vases, height…

Vintage Carnival Glass Amber Lustre Ware Stem Vases, 23cm Height

Two vintage carnival glass amber lustre ware stem vases, height 23 cm

Two vintage amber and orange iridescent carnival art glass…

Vintage Amber and Orange Iridescent Carnival Art Glass Vases, 16.5cm

Two vintage amber and orange iridescent carnival art glass vases, height 16.5 cm

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton…

Carnival Glass Collection: Fenton Plate and 9 Other Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton marigold footed plate in 'Stag and Holly' pattern (Purch. $610 in 1995), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 4.5 cm, diameter 23.5…

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising an Imperial…

Imperial 'Pansy' Oval Pickle Dish and 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising an Imperial 'Pansy' oval pickle dish in amber with ruffled edge, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 7.5 cm, diameter 26.5 cm, and smaller

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood…

Northwood 'Hearths and Flowers' Plate and 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood marigold 'Hearths and Flowers' pattern plate (Purch. $2000 in 1997), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 4.5 cm, diameter 23 cm,…

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Dugan…

Dugan 'Double Stem Rose' Bowl and 9 Other Carnival Glass

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Dugan marigold 'Double stem Rose' pattern bowl with ruffled edge raised on a domed circular base, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 10.5…

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton…

Carnival Glass Collection from Prominent Australian Collector Estate

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton marigold 'Butterfly and Berry' water jug and eight tumblers (Purch $745 in 1999), together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 23.5 cm,…

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood…

Collection of Ten Carnival Glass Items from Australian Collector

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Northwood 'Greek Key' pattern bowl in marigold with ruffled edge, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 22.5 cm, and smaller

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton…

Fenton 'Dragon & Strawberry' Bowl & 9 Carnival Glass Items

A group of ten carnival glass items, comprising a Fenton 'Dragon & Strawberry' footed bowl in marigold, with ruffled edge, on three ball feet, together with 9 other carnival glass items from the estate of a prominent Australian collector. Height 8.5 cm,…

'Emu' marigold carnival glass bowl, together with a…

Australian-themed glass bowls: Emu marigold and Kookaburra pink

'Emu' marigold carnival glass bowl, together with a 'Kookaburra' pink depression glass bowl, (2 items), 14.5 cm and 14 cm wide

Two Australian 'Kangaroo' carnival glass bowls, in marigold and…

Australian Kangaroo Carnival Glass Bowls: Marigold and Dark, 24-24.5cm Diameter (2)

Two Australian 'Kangaroo' carnival glass bowls, in marigold and dark, diameter 24 cm and 24.5 cm (2)

Two Australian carnival glass 'Swan' bowls, in marigold and…

Australian Carnival Glass 'Swan' Bowls in Marigold and Amethyst

Two Australian carnival glass 'Swan' bowls, in marigold and amethyst, height 9 cm and 8 cm, diameter 24 cm and 23.5 cm (2)

Australian carnival glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl, in marigold glass,…

Australian Carnival Glass 'Kiwi' Nappy Bowl in Marigold Glass

Australian carnival glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl, in marigold glass, with central kiwis and fern sprays, height 4.5 cm and diameter 13 cm

Australian Marigold carnival glass ' Shrike' Bowl impressed…

Australian Marigold Carnival Glass Shrike Bird Bowl

Australian Marigold carnival glass ' Shrike' Bowl impressed Shrike bird form to centre, height 7.5 cm; diameter 25 cm.

Marigold carnival glass serving bowl 'Holly' diameter 22 cm.

Marigold Holly Carnival Glass Serving Bowl (22cm)

Marigold carnival glass serving bowl 'Holly' diameter 22 cm.

Carnival Glass 'Shrike' marigold master bowl by Crown Crystal,…

Crown Crystal Shrike Carnival Glass Master Bowl

Carnival Glass 'Shrike' marigold master bowl by Crown Crystal, circa 1920s 8 cm high, 25 cm wide

Marigold carnival glass 'Kingfisher' bowl Australian, diameter…

Kingfisher Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl - 23cm Diameter

Marigold carnival glass 'Kingfisher' bowl Australian, diameter 23 cm

A pair of carnival glass Hens nest with lids, Marigold and red.…

Carnival Glass Hen Nest with Lids - Marigold and Red

A pair of carnival glass Hens nest with lids, Marigold and red. Height 15 cm, width 18 cm

A carnival glass kingfisher bowl, Rd 4184, marigold tint.…

Marigold Kingfisher Carnival Glass Bowl - 13cm Diameter

A carnival glass kingfisher bowl, Rd 4184, marigold tint. Diameter 13 cm.

Carnival glass bowl, of frilled scalloped form, decorated with…

Amber Carnival Glass Bowl with Grape Vine Motif

Carnival glass bowl, of frilled scalloped form, decorated with central grape vine motif surrounded by diamond check in amber green lustre glass, diameter 25 cm

Two carnival glass bowls in amber with floral and bucolic…

Amber Carnival Glass Bowls with Floral and Bucolic Scenes

Two carnival glass bowls in amber with floral and bucolic scenes. Diameter of larger 24 cm

Three Marigold carnival glass footed bowls. Pair bowls with…

Marigold Carnival Glass Footed Bowls Set

Three Marigold carnival glass footed bowls. Pair bowls with rose and wyvern interior decoration, one with rim chip diameter 20 cm; and fruit bowl with leaf and berry decoration. Diameter 23 cm

Rare Marigold carnival glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl. Diameter 14 cm

Rare Kiwi Carnival Glass Nappy Bowl (14cm)

Rare Marigold carnival glass 'Kiwi' Nappy bowl. Diameter 14 cm

Two var. Australian marigold carnival glass bowls, including…

Australian Marigold Carnival Glass Bowls with Bird and Swan Decorations

Two var. Australian marigold carnival glass bowls, including bowl with embossed magpie decoration to centre, (diameter 25 cm) ; and a bowl with swan decoration to centre, (diameter 13 cm)

A kangaroo Carnival glass master bowl, in marigold. Diameter 24…

Marigold Kangaroo Carnival Glass Master Bowl - 24cm Diameter

A kangaroo Carnival glass master bowl, in marigold. Diameter 24 cm.

Marigold carnival glass 'Butterfly berry' three foot bowl by…

Fenton Marigold Butterfly Berry Carnival Glass Bowl

Marigold carnival glass 'Butterfly berry' three foot bowl by Fenton

Marigold carnival glass 'Good Luck' shallow dish by Northwood

Northwood Marigold Carnival Glass "Good Luck" Shallow Dish

Marigold carnival glass 'Good Luck' shallow dish by Northwood

Marigold carnival glass 'Goodluck' shallow dish

Marigold Carnival Glass Goodluck Dish

Marigold carnival glass 'Goodluck' shallow dish

Marigold carnival glass 'Peach and Grape' three foot bowl by…

Fenton Marigold Peach and Grape Carnival Glass Bowl

Marigold carnival glass 'Peach and Grape' three foot bowl by Fenton

Marigold carnival glass 'Diamond Rib' tall vase by Fenton

Fenton's Marigold Diamond Rib Tall Carnival Glass Vase

Marigold carnival glass 'Diamond Rib' tall vase by Fenton

Three Australian marigold Carnival glass vases, gum tip pattern,…

Set of Three Australian Carnival Glass Vases

Three Australian marigold Carnival glass vases, gum tip pattern, 26 cm high, 11 cm diameter and smaller (3)

Piping Shrike Carnival glass master bowl (Australian) in…

Marigold Carnival Glass Master Bowl with Bird Motif

Piping Shrike Carnival glass master bowl (Australian) in marigold with bird and floral motif and tissue shape, diameter 25 cm

Carnival glass 14 cm bowl, rare kiwi pattern, marigold colour

Rare Marigold Kiwi Carnival Glass Bowl - 14 cm

Carnival glass 14 cm bowl, rare kiwi pattern, marigold colour

Kookaburra Carnival glass master bowl with butterfly and…

Marigold Kookaburra Carnival Glass Bowl with Butterfly and Waratah

Kookaburra Carnival glass master bowl with butterfly and waratah in marigold, diameter 24 cm

Two Carnival glass bowls, the black amethyst moulded with a…

Carnival Glass Bowls with Kingfisher and Grape Patterns

Two Carnival glass bowls, the black amethyst moulded with a Kingfisher in the centre, registration number RD 4184, the marigold with a grape & vine pattern, each with a fluted rim, diameter 24 cm

Carnival glass marigold tri footed comport, 8 cm high, 20 cm Dia

Marigold Carnival Glass Tri-Footed Comport - 8cm x 20cm

Carnival glass marigold tri footed comport, 8 cm high, 20 cm Dia

Marigold carnival glass kookaburra bowl, Diameter 24 cm

Marigold Kookaburra Carnival Glass Bowl (24cm)

Marigold carnival glass kookaburra bowl, Diameter 24 cm

Marigold carnival glass milk and sugar in silver plated stand

Carnival Glass Milk & Sugar in Silver Stand

Marigold carnival glass milk and sugar in silver plated stand

Six dark Marigold Carnival glass tumblers, 'Peacock', each 9 cm…

Set of 6 Peacock Carnival Glass Tumblers

Six dark Marigold Carnival glass tumblers, 'Peacock', each 9 cm high

Two marigold carnival glass swan bowls, early 20th century, 23.…

Marigold Carnival Glass Swan Bowls - Pair

Two marigold carnival glass swan bowls, early 20th century, 23.5 cm and 13.5 cm diameter

An Australian marigold carnival glass kangaroo bowl,…

Australian Kangaroo Carnival Glass Bowl, 24cm Diameter

An Australian marigold carnival glass kangaroo bowl, registration no. 4586, 24 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass bowl and 6 cups, D29 cm approx (bowl

Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl Set with 6 Cups

Marigold carnival glass bowl and 6 cups, D29 cm approx (bowl

Two Marigold carnival glass peacock bowls, both D23 cm approx

Pair of Marigold Peacock Bowls - D23cm

Two Marigold carnival glass peacock bowls, both D23 cm approx

Large marigold carnival glass rose jug, height 21 cm approx

Marigold Carnival Glass Rose Jug - 21 cm Height

Large marigold carnival glass rose jug, height 21 cm approx

Two Marigold carnival glass grape and leaf bowls, D23 cm approx

Carnival Glass Grape Bowls - Set of Two

Two Marigold carnival glass grape and leaf bowls, D23 cm approx

Two Marigold carnival glass bowls, D23.5 cm approx (largest)

Pair of Marigold Carnival Glass Bowls, 23.5 cm

Two Marigold carnival glass bowls, D23.5 cm approx (largest)

Marigold carnival glass kookaburra bowl, D24 cm approx

Marigold Carnival Glass Kookaburra Bowl - 10" Diameter

Marigold carnival glass kookaburra bowl, D24 cm approx

An amber Carnival glass vase with frilled rim

Frilled Amber Carnival Glass Vase

An amber Carnival glass vase with frilled rim

Marigold Carnival glass kangaroo pair of master bowls having…

Marigold Carnival Glass Kangaroo Master Bowls with Foliate Detail

Marigold Carnival glass kangaroo pair of master bowls having frilled edging, raised foliate detail & a central kangaroo medallion. RD4696, made by Australian crystal glass Company circa 1924. Condition: good, minor wear to the bases. Diameter 24 cm

Pair Marigold Carnival glass Kingfisher Variant master bowls.…

Marigold Carnival Glass Kingfisher Variant Master Bowls (Pair)

Pair Marigold Carnival glass Kingfisher Variant master bowls. Marked Rd. 4184, diameter 25 cm (each)

Five various marigold carnival glass bowls 21.5 cm diameter…

Set of 5 Marigold Carnival Glass Bowls - 21.5 cm Diameter

Five various marigold carnival glass bowls 21.5 cm diameter (largest) approx.

Marigold carnival glass mug with citrus tree decoration between…

Citrus Marigold Carnival Glass Mug

Marigold carnival glass mug with citrus tree decoration between two decorative bands top and bottom, approx 9 cm high

Marigold carnival glass decanter & six glasses, approx 31 cm…

Marigold Carnival Glass Decanter Set with Six Glasses

Marigold carnival glass decanter & six glasses, approx 31 cm high (7)

Oyster shell pattern carnival glass crimped marigold bowl,…

Marigold Carnival Glass Oyster Shell Bowl

Oyster shell pattern carnival glass crimped marigold bowl, approx 5 cm high, 16 cm diameter

Seven carnival glass bowls being 4 amethyst kookaburra centre,…

Carnival Glass Bowls: Amethyst, Kangaroo, Flower & Marigold Centers

Seven carnival glass bowls being 4 amethyst kookaburra centre, 1 kangaroo centre, 1 larger amethyst with flower centre 21.5 cm wide and 1 marigold

Marigold carnival glass grape design vase, approx 26 cm high

Marigold Grape Carnival Glass Vase - 26cm Height

Marigold carnival glass grape design vase, approx 26 cm high

Marigold four handled carnival glass bowl, approx 4 cm high, 15…

Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl with Four Handles

Marigold four handled carnival glass bowl, approx 4 cm high, 15 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass dish decorated with mistletoe & deer,…

Mistletoe & Deer Marigold Carnival Glass Dish

Marigold carnival glass dish decorated with mistletoe & deer, approx 10 cm high, 26 cm diameter

Two marigold carnival glass dishes, one with windmill…

Pair of Marigold Carnival Glass Windmill Dishes

Two marigold carnival glass dishes, one with windmill decoration, approx 22 cm diameter (2)

Green Carnival glass bowl with a marigold Carnival glass…

Green and Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl and Comport Set

Green Carnival glass bowl with a marigold Carnival glass comport, approx 23 cm diameter and smaller (2)

Two various marigold Carnival glass bowls. Diameter 23 cm each

Carnival Glass Marigold Bowls - 23cm Diameter (Pair)

Two various marigold Carnival glass bowls. Diameter 23 cm each

Seven various Marigold Carnival Glassware pieces. Five pce…

Marigold Carnival Glassware Set with Lemonade Jug & Bowls

Seven various Marigold Carnival Glassware pieces. Five pce lemonade set, incl. Jug & four glasses; & pair bowls. Diameter 22 cm (bowls each)

Marigold Carnival glass bowl. Tri-footed, floral decoration to…

Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl with Floral Center Decoration

Marigold Carnival glass bowl. Tri-footed, floral decoration to centre. Diameter 20 cm

Marigold Carnival emu master bowl. Standing emu embossed to…

Embossed Emu Master Bowl - Marigold Carnival

Marigold Carnival emu master bowl. Standing emu embossed to centre. Diameter 25 cm

Marigold carnival glass comport, diameter 22 cm approx,…

Marigold Carnival Glass Comport and Small Bowl Set

Marigold carnival glass comport, diameter 22 cm approx, together with a marigold small bowl

Marigold carnival glass dish with deer & holly decoration,…

Marigold Carnival Glass Deer & Holly Dish - 21cm

Marigold carnival glass dish with deer & holly decoration, approx 6.5 cm high, 21 cm dia

A Carnival amber glass raised fruit bowl, with scalloped rim.…

Carnival Amber Glass Fruit Bowl, Scalloped Rim - 31cm

A Carnival amber glass raised fruit bowl, with scalloped rim. Length 31 cm

Four vintage 'rose pattern'carnival glasses, together with a…

Vintage Carnival Glass Set with Amber Decanter and Glasses

Four vintage 'rose pattern'carnival glasses, together with a carnival glass small bowl, and a Stuart Crystal amber coloured decanter and 4 glasses

Marigold twist patterned carnival glass vase, approx 26 cm high

Marigold Twist Carnival Glass Vase - 26cm Height

Marigold twist patterned carnival glass vase, approx 26 cm high

Strawberry crimped marigold carnival glass dish, approx 6 cm…

Strawberry Carnival Glass Dish - 22cm Diameter

Strawberry crimped marigold carnival glass dish, approx 6 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass fluted vase, approx 16 cm high

Marigold Carnival Glass Fluted Vase - 16cm

Marigold carnival glass fluted vase, approx 16 cm high

Marigold carnival glass dish, approx 6 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Marigold Carnival Glass Dish - 22 cm Diameter

Marigold carnival glass dish, approx 6 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Pair of marigold carnival glass pots, each approx 8 cm high, 11…

Marigold Carnival Glass Pots - Set of Two

Pair of marigold carnival glass pots, each approx 8 cm high, 11 cm dia (2)

Marigold crimped carnival strawberry bowl, approx 5 cm high, 22…

Crimped Marigold Carnival Strawberry Bowl, 22cm Diameter

Marigold crimped carnival strawberry bowl, approx 5 cm high, 22 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass vase, approx 26 cm high

Carnival Glass Marigold Vase - 26cm Height

Marigold carnival glass vase, approx 26 cm high

Marigold carnival glass peacock and grape design dish, approx 6.…

Marigold Carnival Glass Peacock & Grape Design Dish (23 cm)

Marigold carnival glass peacock and grape design dish, approx 6.5 cm high, 23 cm diameter

Marigold wavy crimped edge carnival glass bowl, approx 7 cm…

Wavy Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl, 21 cm Diameter

Marigold wavy crimped edge carnival glass bowl, approx 7 cm high, 21 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass canoe, approx 7.5 cm high, 31 cm long

Marigold Carnival Glass Canoe - 7.5cm x 31cm

Marigold carnival glass canoe, approx 7.5 cm high, 31 cm long

Grape and oak leaf marigold carnival glass dish, approx 5 cm…

Grape and Oak Leaf Carnival Glass Dish

Grape and oak leaf marigold carnival glass dish, approx 5 cm high, 23 cm diameter

Pair of marigold carnival glass candlesticks, each approx 17 cm…

Marigold Carnival Glass Candlesticks (Set of 2)

Pair of marigold carnival glass candlesticks, each approx 17 cm high (2)

Marigold tri-legged carnival glass dish, approx 9 cm high, 20…

Tri-Legged Marigold Carnival Glass Dish - 9x20cm

Marigold tri-legged carnival glass dish, approx 9 cm high, 20 cm diameter

Pair of marigold carnival glass spotted dish, each approx 5 cm…

Marigold Carnival Glass Spotted Dish Pair

Pair of marigold carnival glass spotted dish, each approx 5 cm high, 19 cm dia (2)

Marigold carnival glass plate with rose decoration, approx 23…

Rose Marigold Carnival Glass Plate (23cm)

Marigold carnival glass plate with rose decoration, approx 23 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass comport, approx 19.5 cm high, 25 cm…

Marigold Carnival Glass Comport - 19.5cm x 25cm

Marigold carnival glass comport, approx 19.5 cm high, 25 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass plate, approx 25.5 cm diameter

Marigold Carnival Glass Plate - 25.5cm Diameter

Marigold carnival glass plate, approx 25.5 cm diameter

Marigold carnival glass jug, approx 26 cm high

Carnival Glass Marigold Jug - 26cm

Marigold carnival glass jug, approx 26 cm high

Marigold Carnival glass dish, approx 23 cm diameter

Marigold Carnival Glass Dish - 23cm Diameter

Marigold Carnival glass dish, approx 23 cm diameter

Marigold Carnival and milk glass crimped edge dish, approx 22…

Marigold Carnival Milk Glass Crimped Dish (22cm)

Marigold Carnival and milk glass crimped edge dish, approx 22 cm wide

Marigold Carnival glass crimped bowl

Carnival Marigold Crimped Glass Bowl

Marigold Carnival glass crimped bowl

Marigold & clear Carnival glass comport, approx 16 cm high

Marigold & Clear Carnival Glass Comport - 16cm

Marigold & clear Carnival glass comport, approx 16 cm high

Marigold lidded pot Carnival glass with a figure of a geisha on…

Geisha Carnival Glass Lidded Pot - 25 cm

Marigold lidded pot Carnival glass with a figure of a geisha on top, approx 25 cm

Pair of marigold Carnival glass cornucopias, approx 12 cm high…

Carnival Glass Cornucopias Pair - 12cm

Pair of marigold Carnival glass cornucopias, approx 12 cm high (2)

Pair of marigold Carnival glass Crown form perfume bottles,…

Carnival Glass Crown Perfume Bottles - Pair

Pair of marigold Carnival glass Crown form perfume bottles, approx 6 cm (2)

Two Marigold carnival glass dog lidded powder boxes, approx 16…

Pair of Marigold Carnival Glass Dog Powder Boxes

Two Marigold carnival glass dog lidded powder boxes, approx 16 cm high and smaller (2)

Marigold Carnival glass hen on nest lidded dish, approx 15 cm…

Marigold Carnival Glass Hen on Nest Lidded Dish - 15cm

Marigold Carnival glass hen on nest lidded dish, approx 15 cm high, 18 cm long

Marigold Carnival glass plate inscribed 'Good Luck' with horse…

"Good Luck" Marigold Carnival Glass Plate

Marigold Carnival glass plate inscribed 'Good Luck' with horse shoe and floral decoration to face, approx 24 cm diameter