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 9 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 9 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 9 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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