Carnival Glass Bowl

By deedodge, 11 May, 2008
Description

While watching Antique Road Show, a clear glass bowl like this one was presented for appraisal and the appraiser quoted about $3500 and stated that the colored ones were valued for even more. We are looking for an appraisal and possibly a buyer. This is a beautiful piece of history.

Category
Glassware and Crystal
Medium
Glass
Distinguishing marks
Raised rose figures inside and out, 3 short legs, green carnival glass with a rainbow colored tint.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx. 2 inch deep, 7 to 8 in diameter on 1 in legs
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
Approx 2 pounds
History
This dish belonged to my grandmother until she passed away in 1980. I have no idea how she got it, but it is beautiful.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
Photos

patsheba

16 years 10 months ago

This is a very useful  website on carnival glass identification.  Since most pieces weren't marked, it is very difficult to determine origin, which makes a big difference in pricing.

http://antiques.about.com/od/onlinepriceguides/ig/Carnival-Glass-Price-Guide/

We have a few pieces of Bavarian glass, which I prefer.  I do have a serving tray by Nova Studio (the crystal division of Makasa), altho clear with the frosted raised pattern, your rose pattern is remarkably similar to my piece.  The closest I have seen yet.  I am certain of the origins of my piece (Macy's sells Nova Studio and Makasa).

A recent book I recently read, stated that the most valuable unmarked carnival glass pieces are those with unusual shapes and coloring.  

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Lovejoy

16 years 10 months ago

There are very few pieces of carnival glass sell for $3500.00 these days as values are in decline for Carnival glass. Yours looks like a  Lustre Rose ferneries bowl by Imperial , but it's very hard to tell from an image. Most of them sell for less than $100.00, see link for all things Carnival below

 

 http://www.ddoty.com/lustrerose.html

 

Lovejoy 

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deedodge

16 years 10 months ago

Thank you so much. I've had this listed since May 11 and no one had commented until now. It was my Grandmothers and I love it but my daughter thinks I should get rid of everything because she doesn't want to have to deal with it once I'm gone. Which I don't plan to do for a number of years yet.

 I think I will just keep it if it's only worth so little, but I will check out the links sent because I'm interested in antiques.

Thank you again.

deedodge

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