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

Carnival glass bowl, dish and pair of vases, early to mid 20th…

Carnival Glass Bowl, Dish, and Vases Set from 20th Century

Carnival glass bowl, dish and pair of vases, early to mid 20th century, the vases 27 cm high

Antique Chinese platter, Royal Doulton vase, German stoneware…

Mixed Antique and Vintage Decorative Items Lot, 19th-20th Century

Antique Chinese platter, Royal Doulton vase, German stoneware jar, carnival glass bowl, soup tureen, tea ware, vases, claret jug, candlesticks and Chinese writing set, mixed condition, 19th and 20th century, (16 items)

Three carnival glass vases, height 29 cm and 29.5 cm (3)

Set of Three Carnival Glass Vases, Heights 29-29.5 cm

Three carnival glass vases, height 29 cm and 29.5 cm (3)

Three early amethyst carnival glass vases, height 29 cm tallest…

Set of Three Amethyst Carnival Glass Vases

Three early amethyst carnival glass vases, height 29 cm tallest vase.

Three American carnival glass bowls, one set with handles…

Set of Three American Carnival Glass Bowls

Three American carnival glass bowls, one set with handles displaying fruit and flowers, one in the form of orange flower, the other in the form of pierced vase, decorated with flowers, (3)

Large amethyst carnival glass vase. Fluted, waisted form with…

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 33cm Height

Large amethyst carnival glass vase. Fluted, waisted form with everted rim and iridescent finish. Height 33 cm

Peach opalescent carnival glass 'Double Stem Rose' footed vase…

Opalescent Carnival Glass Vase by Dugan - Double Stem Rose

Peach opalescent carnival glass 'Double Stem Rose' footed vase by Dugan

Green iridescent carnival glass 'Tree Trunk' tall vase by…

Green Iridescent Tree Trunk Carnival Glass Vase

Green iridescent carnival glass 'Tree Trunk' tall vase by Northwood

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)

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 12 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 12cm Height

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 12 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 30 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 30cm Height

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 30 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 15 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Vase - 15cm

Amethyst Carnival glass vase, 15 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass hat pin vase, 17 cm high

Amethyst Carnival Glass Hat Pin Vase - 17cm

Amethyst Carnival glass hat pin vase, 17 cm high

Amethyst Carnival glass frog vase insert, 10 cm diameter

Amethyst Carnival Glass Frog Vase Insert, 10cm Diameter

Amethyst Carnival glass frog vase insert, 10 cm diameter

A Carnival glass dish & vase [2], height 11 cm, diameter 18.5…

Carnival Glass Dish and Vase Set

A Carnival glass dish & vase [2], height 11 cm, diameter 18.5 cm + H 6 cm, diameter 14 cm

An amber Carnival glass vase with frilled rim

Frilled Amber Carnival Glass Vase

An amber Carnival glass vase with frilled rim

A tall purple Carnival glass vase, height 31 cm

Tall Purple Carnival Glass Vase - 31 cm Height

A tall purple Carnival glass vase, height 31 cm

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

Cobalt blue Carnival glass vase, approx 37 cm high

Cobalt Carnival Glass Vase - 37cm Height

Cobalt blue Carnival glass vase, approx 37 cm high

Cobalt long fluted carnival glass vase, approx 40 cm high

Fluted Cobalt Carnival Glass Vase - 40 cm

Cobalt long fluted carnival glass vase, approx 40 cm high

Pair of green & gold carnival glass vases, each approx 25 cm…

Green and Gold Carnival Glass Vases (Set of 2)

Pair of green & gold carnival glass vases, each approx 25 cm high (2)

Carnival glass Ruby fluted vase, approx 27 cm high

Ruby Fluted Carnival Glass Vase - 27cm Height

Carnival glass Ruby fluted vase, approx 27 cm high

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

Black pearl carnival glass fluted vase, approx 28 cm high

Black Pearl Fluted Carnival Glass Vase (8 words)

Black pearl carnival glass fluted vase, approx 28 cm high

Black pearl & cobalt carnival glass vase, approx 24 cm high

Black Pearl Cobalt Carnival Glass Vase - 24cm

Black pearl & cobalt carnival glass vase, approx 24 cm high

Group of three carnival glass pieces to include, twin handled…

Carnival Glass Trio: Pot, Jug, and Vase

Group of three carnival glass pieces to include, twin handled pot, jug and small vase (3)

Small pearlescent carnival glass fluted vase, approx 15 cm high

Pearlescent Fluted Carnival Glass Vase - 15cm

Small pearlescent carnival glass fluted vase, approx 15 cm high

Emerald carnival glass fluted vase, approx 26 cm high

26 cm Emerald Carnival Glass Fluted Vase

Emerald carnival glass fluted vase, approx 26 cm high

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 vase, approx 26 cm high

Carnival Glass Marigold Vase - 26cm Height

Marigold carnival glass vase, approx 26 cm high

Irredescent carnival glass vase, approx 32.5 cm high

Carnival Glass Vase: 32.5cm of Irredescent Beauty

Irredescent carnival glass vase, approx 32.5 cm high

Green carnival glass vase, approx 30 cm high

30cm Green Carnival Glass Vase

Green carnival glass vase, approx 30 cm high

Carnival glass vase, approx 12 cm high

12cm Carnival Glass Vase

Carnival glass vase, approx 12 cm high

Pair of orange Carnival glass vases, approx 28 cm high (2)

Orange Carnival Glass Vases - Set of 2

Pair of orange Carnival glass vases, approx 28 cm high (2)

Five marigold carnival glass items, to include 4 bowls & 1 vase…

Marigold Carnival Glass Set: 4 Bowls & 1 Vase

Five marigold carnival glass items, to include 4 bowls & 1 vase 27 cm high approx.

An Art Nouveau Iridescent glass vase, early 20th century, with…

Amethyst Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase

An Art Nouveau Iridescent glass vase, early 20th century, with a long gently flared neck flowing to a swelled lower body and a spreading foot, with marked amethyst Carnival glass iridescence flowing to lemon tonings, and having a hatched textured finish…

Carnival glass comport, antique ruby and vaseline glass bottle…

Antique Glass Collection: Comport, Vase, and Bowl

Carnival glass comport, antique ruby and vaseline glass bottle vase, crimped Burmese bowl, (3)