Carnival Glass

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Host Terry Kovel takes us to the Atlantique City Mega Fair in New Jersey to discover the value of antique carnival glass. Carnival glass is an iridescent glass that was first manufactured in 1907 by a number of companies like Northwood, Dugan and Fenton.

For beginning collectors of carnival glass, dealer Gary Lickver suggests looking at the color when shopping--both base color and iridescence. "Iridescence is what makes the essence of the piece," according to Lickver.

Richness of color and pattern determine the value. The peacock pattern seen here is very desirable. It's price? $950.

The pattern on this ruffled bowl is called Embroidered Mums. It was made by Northwood sometime around 1912. It's marked at $600.

Northwood's popular grape and cable pattern inspired many similar designs. This Amethyst Imperial Grape bowl sells for $125. It's a common piece.

Don't display pieces of carnival glass in direct sunlight. The base glass was made from a formula that will eventually turn purple or brown in the sun, and the iridescent finish might dull or fade.

Resources
Atlantique City Mega Fair
Krause Publications
Website: www.krause.com

Guests
Gary Lickver
Dealer
PO Box 1778
San Marcos, CA 92079
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Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-207
•	Antique German Miniatures
•	Shelley China
•	Ice-Fishing Decoys
•	Carnival Glass
•	World's Fair Collectibles
•	Czechoslovakian Pottery
•	Red Riding Hood Figurines
•	What's It?!?

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