These pages provide a small sample of the
variety of carnival glass shapes and patterns available. They are not intended to be a
comprehensive guide. The values quoted are estimates only, based on retail prices in
Australia, and assume that the piece is in excellent or mint condition, with no chips,
cracks or other blemishes in the glass, and no scratches, worn patches or other blemishes
in the iridescence.
Australian Carnival Glass - Flora and
Fauna Patterns
All these pieces were
made by the Crown Crystal Glass Company of Sydney, Australia.
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This is the 9" 'Kingfisher' master bowl
in marigold. The 'Kingfisher' pattern is the earliest of Crystal Glass Company's flora and
fauna patterns, and was made from around 1923. It also came in a 5" wide nappy bowl,
and was also produced in Crystal's 'dark' colour. Marigold master bowls normally sell for
between $A100 and $A150, while dark master bowls sell in the range $A150-$A200. There is
also a variant to the 'Kingfisher' which has wattle blossom added to the gum leaf
surround. |
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'Kingfisher' pattern in a 5" wide nappy
bowl, and in Crystal's 'dark' colour. Marigold nappy bowls normally sell for between $A100
and $A150, while dark nappy bowls normally sell in the range $A150-$A200.
Be aware that there are some fake 'Kingfisher' nappy bowls around.
Please click here for more details. |
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As mentioned above, there is a variation to
the standard 'Kingfisher' pattern which includes wattle flowers with the wattle leaves
around the edge of the bowl. Here is a photo of a dark master bowl in this pattern.
Values are the same as for the standard 'Kingfisher' bowls. |
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'Kingfisher' pattern, it is in fact the 'Kookaburra' pattern. The two birds are similar,
but separate species. The wattle, waratah & flannel flower pattern surrounding the
Kookaburra is also different to the gum leaves which surround the Kingfisher. Pictured is
the 9" master bowl in marigold which normally sells for between $A400 and $A450. The dark master
bowl normally sells in the range $A550-$A600. Marigold 5" nappy bowls in this pattern
normally sell for between $A250 and $A300, while dark nappy bowls sell for $A350-$A400. |
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The 'Kangaroo' pattern comes in two versions
featuring small (female or doe) kangaroos and large (male or buck) kangaroos. Both versions are
surrounded by images of trees. This 9" master bowl in marigold features the small kangaroo, and
normally sells in the range $A300-$A350. In dark it would normally sell for between $A450
and $A500. There is only one version in nappy bowls and marigold examples of these
normally sell in the range $A100-$A150, while dark nappy bowls would normally sell for
between $A150 and $A200. Be aware that there may be some fake 'Kangaroo'
master bowls around. Please click here
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| The 'Swan' pattern also comes in both 9"
master bowls and 5" nappy bowls. In marigold, the master bowl would normally sell in
the $A200-$A250 range, while in dark it would fetch $A300-$A350. Nappy bowls in marigold
would normally sell for between $A100 and $A150, while dark nappy bowls would normally
sell in the range $A150-$A200. Surrounding the swan are four sprigs of Christmas Bell
flowers. The exterior of the bowl comes with either the 'Wattle & Fern' pattern or a
plain exterior. |
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This is the 'Emu' 9" master bowl. The emu
is surrounded by sprigs of wattle, flannel flowers and even two butterflies. In marigold
this bowl would normally sell for between $A600 and $A700, while dark bowls would normally
fetch between $A800 and $A1,000. Marigold 5" nappy bowls in this pattern would normally
sell in the range $A250-$A300, while dark nappy bowls would normally fetch $A350-$A400.
This pattern also appears on compotes (see below) and cake salvers. |
| Although difficult to see in this photo, this
is the 'Emu' pattern compote. The cake salver is the same, except flatter. On this piece
the emu is flanked to the right and overhead by two trees, and below by grass. The reverse
pattern on the compote and cake salver is the 'Hobnail and Cane' pattern which can be seen
in this photo. This compote stands 6" high and is just over 10" wide. In
marigold they would normally sell for between $A1700 and $A2000, while in dark they would
sell for between $A2500 and $A3000. |
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The 'Kiwi' pattern is perhaps the hardest to
find of the Australia flora and fauna patterns. Like the other patterns, it also comes in
a 9" master bowl and a 5" nappy bowl. The kiwi is surrounded by sprigs of tree
fern. In marigold the master bowl would normally sell for between $A2,000 and $A2,500, and
in dark it would normally fetch somewhere in the range $A2,500-$A3,000. Marigold nappy
bowls would normally sell in the range $A700-$A1,000, while dark nappy bowls would normally
sell for $A1,000-$A1,500. This pattern also appears on an 8" wide dome footed salad bowl. |
| Yet another in the Crystal Glass Company's
flora and fauna range, this is the 'Magpie' pattern. The magpie is surrounded by a garland
of flannel flowers. 9" master bowls in marigold would normally sell for between $A200
and $A250, while dark master bowls would normally fetch $A300-$A350. |
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Here is an example of the
'Magpie' pattern in a 5" wide nappy bowl,
and in Crystal's 'dark' colour. Marigold nappy bowls normally sell for between $A100 and
$A150, while dark nappy bowls normally sell in the range $A150-$A200. |
| The last of the main Crystal Glass Company
flora and fauna patterns is the 'Shrike', sometimes also referred to as 'Wattle &
Shrike'. Americans often incorrectly call this pattern 'Thunderbird'. The shrike is
flanked by two sprigs of wattle. Again this pattern appeared in both 9" master bowls
and 5" nappy bowls. Master bowls in marigold would normally fetch between $A350 and $A450,
while dark versions would fetch $A500-$A600. Marigold nappy bowls would normally sell for
between $A150 and $A200, while dark examples would sell for $A250-$A300. |
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Crystal Glass Company made a series of
compotes with patterns including butterflies. This one is called 'Butterfly Bush' and has
a butterfly in the middle, surrounded by five sprigs of flowers, each containing a
butterfly. This compote is 4 1/4" high and just over 7" wide, with a smooth rim.
In marigold it would normally sell for between $A150 and $A200, while a dark compote would
fetch between $A250 and $A300. |
| Here is an example of the 'Butterfly Bush'
pattern in Crystal's dark colour. Dark versions of the compote sell for between $A250 and
$A300. |
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A variation on the pattern
shown above, this compote carries the 'Butterfly Bush & Christmas Bells'
pattern, with a sprig of Christmas Bells in the centre. It is a similar
size to the previous compote, and sells for similar prices to those
shown for the 'Butterfly Bush' compotes above. |
| This is a beautiful example of the 'Butterfly
Bush & Flannel Flower' compote. A similar shape and size to the 'Emu' compote mentioned
above, this compote also carries the 'Hobnail & Cane' pattern on the exterior, but
with the 'Butterfly & Flannel Flower' pattern on the front instead. This pattern is
the same as the other butterfly patterns, but this time with a flannel flower in the
centre. Marigold compotes in this pattern normally sell for between $A500 and $A600, while
dark examples normally fetch between $A700 and $A800. |
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This is a 7" bowl in the 'Trailing
Flowers' pattern. Known only in marigold, these bowls normally sell for between $A150 and
$A200. |
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