Carnival Glass

[apush]

I am venturing into new territory--maybe. At an estate sale, they are listing lots of Carnival Glass. I am looking on line at all the sites--and low and behold, there are many abound. Also looked on ebay, and unless it is a special piece, prices are not so hot.

Any special brand or piece I should look out for?

Muchas Gracias,
apush

 

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[acevillav]

Fenton and Northwood are a few top brands. I'm sure they have websites to research patterns and colors. What to buy depends if you are buying to keep it or sell it . Either way I would stick to the older pieces , per 1960. Post some pics of your finds and happy hunting : -{ )

Ace Villa-v

 

[mjlalt]

Remember that condition is extremely important with glassware. Use your hands to feel the glass for chips or roughness

A small chip on glassware is like a stain on a shirt

 

[diggummup]

Learning old glass from new glass takes practice, patience and research. That especially goes for carnival glass. I would advise you to read up as much as you can on the internet and get a good book or three on the subject. Get out to a glass show or antiques market where the glass dealers are set up. Look at their stuff, strike up a conversation with them, they love to talk about glass. This should give you a hands on example of both contemporary and old carnival glass Ace and mj both gave some decent advice. Use your fingernail around the edges to feel for chips and/or flea bites, you can feel them better. Also if possible hold the pieces up tp the light and check for cracks you can't see. I have a Northwood fruits and flowers bowl with a hairline crack that can only be seen when held to the light. Be aware that there is plenty of contemporary carnival glass out there made by companies like Indiana glass, Imperial glass and others.

 

[trdhrdr007]

I don't fool with carnival glass for a few reasons. You need a large base of knowledge to identify the good stuff. It's not as popular as it used to be so resale prices have dropped off considerably over the last several years. Most estate sales have it priced like it's still at the peak values.

 

[JohnnyFlake]

Orange Shades Carnival Glass, is the most common and rarely very valuable. Shades of Black, Purple, Rose and Green are the rarest and the most sought after. Pieces in the shades I listed, with figures formed in the glass, are the rarest and can be very valuable. MOST IMPORTANT is CONDITION, CONDITION, CONDITION!!!!!!!!

Just a very tiny crack or chip can destroy the value, except for the rarest of pieces!