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This is one of three similar marigold powder
jars made by Jeanette. It is 6" high and is called the 'Bambi' powder jar.
There is also a 'Poodle' and a 'Scotty Dog' powder jar. They each sell for between $A40
and $A50. |
| This pretty little vase is called 'Mary Ann'
and was made by Dugan in both marigold and amethyst. In marigold they normally sell for
between $A160 and $A180. There is also a three handled loving cup in this pattern which
sells for considerably more. |
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This magnificent, large compote is the
'Mikado' compote made by Fenton. It stands 7 1/2" high and is nearly 10" wide.
It was made in a variety of colours, with smooth, ruffled and ice cream shape edges. In
marigold they normally sell for between $A360 and $A380. |
| Red wine looks absolutely amazing when served
in these beautiful 'Octagon' pattern goblets made by Imperial. They stand 6 1/2" high
and normally sell for between $A70 and $A90 each. |
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This is the 'Orange Tree' mug. It stands 3
1/2" high, and was made in a variety of colours. In marigold they normally sell for
between $A70 and $A90. |
| This is a two handled pickle dish in
Imperial's 'Pillar Flute' pattern. Made only in marigold and clambroth it is 6 1/2"
long and normally sells for between $A40 and $A60. |
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Here is another beautiful set of candle
holders, this time in the 'Premium' pattern by Imperial. They stand 8 1/2" high, and
were made in marigold, amethyst and red. In marigold they normally sell for between $A70
and $A90 per pair. |
| To prove yet again the diversity of shapes
that Carnival Glass was made in, here is a marigold electrical insulator made by Corning
Pyrex. It is 3 3/4" high and 3 3/4" wide, and normally sells for between $A40
and $A60. Not just a pretty piece of glass, but a highly functional piece of electrical
equipment! |
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This is the 'Sawtooth Prisms' cigarette set.
The jar in the middle holds cigarettes, and the other pieces are ash trays. Known only in
marigold, we don't know who the maker was. The jar stands 3 1/2" high and is 3"
wide, while each of the ash trays is 3" wide. A complete set like this would normally
sell for between $A160 and $A180, while the jar alone would normally fetch $A90-$A110. |
| Dugan was quite a prolific maker of peach
opalescent coloured Carnival Glass, and this particular piece is an 8" wide tri-corner
bowl in the 'Ski Star' pattern. This example would normally sell for between $A480 and
$A500. |
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This is the 'Standard' vase, believed to be
made by Dugan. Known only in marigold, it normally sells for between $A80 and $A100. |
| This elegant wine set was made by Imperial in
their 'Star & File' pattern. Known only in marigold, it would normally sell for
between $A800 and $A820. |
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This 6" high vase is Northwood's
'Tornado' pattern. Made in a variety of colours, this marigold example normally sells for
between $A570 and $A590. |
| Standing 6 1/2" high, Northwood's 'Town
Pump' is considered very rare. It was made in marigold, amethyst and green, and this
marigold example would normally sell for between $A4000 and $A4100. Beware of modern
reproductions of this pattern! |
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Millersburg made some truly magnificent
Carnival Glass, and this 8 3/4" wide 'Trout & Fly' bowl is one of their best
examples. Made in marigold, amethyst, green and lavender they are highly sought after by
collectors. A marigold example such as this would normally sell for between $A930 and
$A950. |
| This pretty colour is called celeste blue, and
was made mostly by Fenton. The colour is like aqua, is frosty looking, and the iridescence
has an onion skin (stretched) texture. This 8" wide bowl shown is in Fenton's
'Vintage' pattern and has an ice cream shape edge - that is, the rim curves up to a
vertical position. It would normally sell for between $A3,000 and $A4,000. A 6"
version would normally sell for between $A2,000 and $A2,500, while a 9" version would
normally sell for between $A6,000 and $A7,000. |
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Wouldn't this magnificent epergne look
gorgeous in the centre of your dining room table? This is Northwood's 'Wide Panel'
epergne, and was made in a variety of colours. This marigold example would normally sell
for between $A1200 and $A1300. |
| Oil (or hurricane) lamps were another item
made in Carnival Glass. This 8" high (to the bottom of the burner) example is in
Imperial's 'Zipper Loop' pattern. They were made in marigold and smoke, and in 7",
8", 10" and hand lamp versions. This marigold 8" example would normally
fetch $A980-$A1000. |
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Electric light shades, such as these shown
here, were also made in Carnival Glass. However, it is very difficult to identify the
maker and/or pattern name for many of them. The maker and pattern of these ones is
unknown, but they normally sell for between $A10 and $A20 each. |
| The origins of this light shade, however, are
known. It is the 'Starlyte' electric light shade made by Imperial. Known only in marigold,
it normally sells for between $A150 and $A170. |
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Previous thought to be the 'Blocks &
Arches' pattern by the Crown Crystal Glass Co of Australia, this 6 1/4" high water
pitcher is in what is now believed to be the 'Block' pattern made by Jenkins of the USA.
It is only known in marigold. 4" high tumblers were also made in this pattern. The
pitcher would normally sell for between $A120 and $A150, while the tumblers would fetch
$A30-$A40 each. There is also a sugar and creamer, and a milk pitcher, in the same
pattern. |
| This is the 'Tree Trunk' pattern made by
Northwood. It was only made in vases. 'Tree Trunk' vases came in six different size and
shape variations, made from three different size base moulds, and it this base size which
determines the size classification. Pictured here is the rare elephant's foot size, with
has a base width of 5 1/4" and a height of less than 15". This amethyst example
is worth around $A4,700. |
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