Vintage carnival glass collectors price guide by marian klamkin. Buy and sell carnival glass texas carnival glass club. Heacock and fred bickenheuser illustrate the paneled palm pattern in their book 5 page 43 us glass from az, stating that the pattern was made after 1906, indicating that it was produced during the carnival glass era. The origin of this distinctive blue glass goes back to the egyptians. Patterns are identified with photos, catalogue illustrations, the reported colours and shapes, factory attributions and the original makers name where known. A huge thank you to the heart of america carnival glass association for permission to digitize and provide these books for you. Hicks of kokomo, along with help from bill and velma stinchcomb, who are wellknown to carnival glass collectors in indiana, compiled the second book on jenkins glass in 1988. Antique and vintage carnival glass collectors weekly. Carnival glass identification and value guide carnival. Carnival glass has been known by many other names in the past.
To accompany the presentation, the collectors amazed us by bringing and displaying an astonishing number of their treasured pieces of brockwitz carnival glass. A lively place where carnival is featured, discussed, identified, puzzled over, and appreciated 24 x 7. Free gift wrapping upon request 2007 price values brand new book standard companion to carnival glass 3rd edition collectors book description. Antiques carnival glass price guide antiques prices. The first book to come out with my name on the cover page was the standard encyclopedia of carnival glass 6th edition in 1998 and went all the way to the 12th edition in 2010 when collector books started their shut down. Fans of standard encyclopedia of carnival glass series. Carnival glass collectors facts breaking news carnival glass from europe, our newest ebook is now available.
Carnival glass collectors facts breaking news carnival glass from europe, our newest e book is now available. Editions for standard encyclopedia of carnival glass. International carnival glass association home facebook. Fenton was a familyowned business operating from 1905 through 2011. Editions of standard encyclopedia of carnival glass by. Icga is the oldest carnival glass association in the world. Look at the value of certain pieces and some identifying characteristics of each. He has written books on carnival glass, northwood carnival glass, millersburg glass, opalescent glass, rarities of carnival glass, and pressed glass.
Carnival glass was made to imitate more expensive pieces, such as those made by the tiffany company, and it was manufactured from 1895 to just before the great depression. Texas carnival glass club the future of carnival glass. Dugan and diamond carnival glass price guide collectors book. Whats it worth lighters, carnival glass are longtime. In 2006, we made a presentation to a large and enthusiastic group of cgs uk carnival glass collectors it was called brilliant brockwitz. If you would like to learn more about our membership, or would like to join our organization, please click here. The collectors below dedicated most of their lives to the fun of educating and the collecting of carnival glass. Wright glass company has conducted its business from new martinsville, w. Carnival glass collectors illustrated guide by books. Save carnival glass prices to get email alerts and updates on your ebay. Carnival glass is made iridescent by the addition of the metallic salt. Of special to collectors, this beautiful book uncovers many secrets of the fenton carnival and stretch glass. The collectors encyclopedia of carnival glass book, 1978.
Carnival glass got its start as an inexpensive alternative to the expensive hand blown glass pieces made by studio glass makers such as tiffany, galle, loetz, and others. As a family owned and operated business, collector bookstore believes the golden rule is the best rule for business. This group is being formed as a place for people who appreciate carnival glass to share photos, knowledge and discussions about collecting. Dugan and diamond carnival glass price guide collector s book. Carnival glass identification and value guide many glass companies made carnival glass back in the early 1900s. Carnival glass from europe, our newest ebook is now available.
Alford, paul gilmore photographer paperback 143 pages april 1997 collector books. American carnival glass was the poor familys substitute attractive, economical to make and affordable to buy. My name is lesley smith some of you know me already as lesley from oz and i emigrated to australia from england in 1970 to join my parents and siblings. Fans of authors bill edwards and mike carwiles standard encyclopedia of carnival glass series will be delighted with this easytouse, small format book which highlights the more than 1,500 carnival glass patterns available, those that collectors will find most often during their early quests for these cherished treasures. Collectors companion to carnival glass by mike carwile and. Website for david dotys field guide to carnival glass. At a time when collectors of old carnival glass were very vocal about their dislike to the new glass, dorothy taylor took the bold step forward and began the publication of carnival glass encore, a news letter that would help collectors recognize the difference between the old and the new glass as well as keep them informed of the new issues.
This page is for carnival glass from 1908 to 1920 it will house pictures for identification and auction values through the. By 1967 joes carnival glass was a great success in molds such as the indiana chieftain, inverted fan and feather, and holly band patterns. Carnival glass colours classic carnival glass was made in an amazing range of colours. Mike carwile is a noted expert on pressed, carnival, and opalescent glass, and has been authoring books with bill edwards since 1998. Carnival glass identification and values home facebook.
Carnival glass identification and values, elwood, new jersey. Famous carnival glass personalities and their stories. The colour, the vibrancy of carnival is the very essence of the glass, and there are well over 60 shades of classic, old carnival identified by collectors today. The art of carnival glass schiffer book for collectors. There are other lovely items to purchase here as well. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Because carnival glass collectors appreciate other types of glass, we specialize in carnival, opalescent and art glass from all eras. Imperial carnival glass price guide collector s book. A site dedicated to the colourful world of carnival glass. Carnival glass in color a collector s reference book, by marion t hartung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Almost 300 pages long, covering an astonishing range of almost 800 carnival glass patterns from over 50 glassmakers throughout europe. Marion hartungs books are a great treasure for all carnival glass collectors and were invaluable in the early days of collecting. Standard encyclopedia of carnival glass 12th edition by. Make shopping for friends and family easy by doing it here. Buds carnival glass, of springfield missouri rated 4. The iridescent charms of carnival glass collectors weekly. Millersburg glass published 1995 by marie mcgee antique publications carnival glass, the magic and mystery published 1998 by glen and stephen thistlewood schiffer publishing ltd a century of carnival glass published 2001 by glen and stephen thistlewood. When the market for carnival glass slumped in the 1920s, the lowerquality carnival glass was given away as prizes at carnivals. Mar 26, 2012 carnival glass is moulded or pressed glass, always with a pattern and always with a shiny, metallic, iridescent surface shimmer. Carnival glass collectors facts carnival glass worldwide.
Isbn 0764302175 the art of carnival glass schiffer book for collectors by glen thistlewood, stephen thistlewood. The carnival glass collectors price guide book, 1978. Antique and collectible glass value and price guides. To provide a forum for collectors to explore the magic of carnival glass by sharing their views, experiences and enthusiasm. Carnival glass network on facebook is the place to be at home and relax with friendly and welcoming carnival glass collectors worldwide. Cobalt blue glass holds a fascination for collectors of glassware. The primary ones are carnival glass auctions, carnival glass conventions, direct purchase from another collector, from specific sellers who have web sites specifically set up to display and sell carnival, from ebay or other online electronic auction sites, and from antique malls, estate sales, etc. Carnival glass was given out as prizes at carnivals and fairs.
Carnival glass identification and value guide the spruce. Its eyecatching multicolor shimmer, often resembling oil on water, seems to change colors when viewed at different angles. One reference recommended by numerous collectors is the standard encyclopedia of carnival glass by bill edwards for collector books now out of print, but available through used booksellers, although there are others on the market that cover the topic equally as well. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Collector books imperial carnival glass published 1996 by carl o. Doris bliss was very kind in allowing us to borrow. Pocket guide to carnival glass schiffer book for designers. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Imperial carnival glass price guide collectors book. These could be really great in a white space with little touches of green.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Collectors will find a bounty of information on the origins of carnival glass and priceless information on identifying pieces by shape, base colors, and manufacturers, including fenton, dugan, imperial, northwood, and more. This bowl carries the n in circle mark of the northwood glass company of. There are no repeat patterns or photographs from the previous editions. Fans of authors bill edwards and mike carwiles standard encyclopedia of carnival glass series will be delighted with this easytouse, small format book which highlights the more than 1,500 carnival glass patterns available, those that collectors will find most often. Receive the latest news on new promotions, exclusive offers, and new arrivals. Most of these rare pieces are of collector grade quality, and therefore, are offered for sale here as no damage examples. The name carnival glass came about when surplus stock around the late 20s and 30s was used as fairground prizes at carnivals. Carnival glass originated in america although other countries also began to produce similar types of relatively low cost iridescent glass. Carnival glass first began to appear on the market in its now common look in about 1904, an attempt by early manufacturers to reproduce the general look of louis comfot tiffany favrile iridescent glass for the masses.
They have published several other notable books for schiffer publishing, including pocket guide to pink depression era glass, cobalt blue glass, sarah coventry jewelry, and pocket guide to occupied japan. Carl burns new full color reference book details all of the carnival glass patterns, shapes, and colors that were made by imperial between 1909 and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Carnival glass collectors played a huge role in exciting joe with his experiment in color and pressed glass. The texas carnival glass club is dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and sharing of discoveries to educate others and encourage the collecting of, appreciation of, and future of carnival glass. Collecting carnival glass by marion quintinbaxendale. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Youll find most carnival glass collectors are not boring people. Monica lynn clements, a teacher and writer, and her mother, patricia, are both antiques dealers. The rage for carnival glass in the united states continued for 10 years 1908 to about 1918. Over 10,000 books available with more added every day. This is where you will find articles on contemporary carnival glass that was made by different manufactures than above. Carnival glass is pressed glass that is iridescent and has a shiny look to it. Please browse our site to learn more about the beauty of classic or old carnival glass.
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