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Old glass bowl, unusual composition/color

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By dmize, 21 October, 2015
Description

Another item from the basement. A dark-greenish glass(?) bowl, with a multi-hued effect inside. The only markings, inside or out, are a letter 'N' , underlined and circled. I'm at a loss on how to better describe this one.

Category
Glassware and Crystal
Medium
Glass?
Distinguishing marks
A capital 'N', underlined, inside a circle, both inside and outside of the bowl
Size and dimensions of this item
11" x 3-1/2"
History
Belonged to grandmother (1905 - 1970), and possibly *her* mother.
For Sale?
Yes
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Jeralyn

9 years 7 months ago

Re: Old glass bowl, unusual composition/color

Carnival glass. There are a few different types. Their cool to look at and pretty valuable from what I've seen. I believe it is also around the depression glass era. 

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tony matthews

9 years 7 months ago

Re: Old glass bowl, unusual composition/color

originally produced by Fenton art glass (USA) in 1908 as competition to the expensive Tiffany glass. It did not sell as well as expected and was discounted. Fairground owners began to buy it up to use as prizes (hence the name). See:

http://greystonepriceguide.com/

 

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xkylxwlkrx

9 years 4 months ago

Re: Old glass bowl, unusual composition/color

this is not Fenton, nor was it fenton owned. the symbol you have described means it is Northwood. 

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xkylxwlkrx

9 years 4 months ago

Re: Old glass bowl, unusual composition/color

you can find a bit more information on this piece by going here and scrolling down 

http://www.carnivalheaven.com/carnivalglass106/id61.htm

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tony matthews

9 years 4 months ago

Re: Old glass bowl, unusual composition/color

So sorry, I did not intend to mislead!

My original statement was composed as a follow on to jeralyn's comments.

I guess that I should have said that 'carnival glass was originally produced....etc

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