How to Collect Carnival Glass
Carnival glass is a colored, pressed glass with an iridescent finish. Between 1905 and 1930, only 1,000 different collectible patterns were made in the United States, and most were from only five companies.
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Things You'll Need
- Carnival Glass Pricing Guides
- Carnival Glass
- Carnival Glass Bowls
- Carnival Glass Vases
- Carnival Glass Cups
- Carnival Glass Dishes
- Carnival Glass Pitchers
- Carnival Glass Plates
- Carnival Glass Punchbowls
- Carnival Glass Tumblers
Instructions
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Look for carnival glass at antique shops and from collectors. Members of your family may also have some pieces and not realize their value.
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Remember that aside from condition color is the most important factor in determining the value of carnival glass, which comes in three color groups: marigold, dark (a blue, purple or green) and pastel - marigold being the least valuable and pastel the most valuable.
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Buy a pricing guide for carnival glass and familiarize yourself with the different patterns, colors and values.
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Focus your collection on one pattern, or collect as many types as you'd like.
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Examine all pieces for damage before purchasing.
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Ask about the piece's provenance (history and authentication) before purchasing, but don't rely solely on what the seller tells you. Do your own research.
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Join a glass collectors' group in your local area and attend conventions about glass collecting.
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