Item Description: A ruffled Carnival glass bowl with a marigold (orange-based) body, iridescent surface featuring vibrant blue-green and pinkish-gold hues, and distinctive milky white opal edges. The bowl has a floral pattern at the base and a scalloped, crimped edge. No visible maker’s mark.
Category: Decorative Glassware → Carnival Glass
Medium: Pressed glass with iridescent (carnival) finish, marigold base color with opalescent edge
Dimensions:
Width: 5.5 inches
Height: ~2 inches at tallest point
Base diameter: 2.75 inches
Condition: Excellent — No visible chips, cracks, or signs of wear. The iridescence is vivid and consistent, which adds positively to value.
Historical Context:
Carnival glass became popular in the early 1900s as an affordable decorative alternative to Tiffany-style iridescent glass. The marigold color was one of the most common base colors, and its warm orange tone made it a favorite among collectors. The opalescent rim seen on your bowl adds value and indicates a more refined production process.
This bowl was likely produced between 1908 and 1925, possibly by one of the major American makers like Fenton, Northwood, or Imperial Glass Company, all of whom were known for marigold and opalescent combinations. However, due to the lack of a maker's mark and the generic mold, precise attribution without further documentation is not possible.
Authentication Assessment:
Authenticity: The piece appears to be a genuine example of early 20th-century pressed Carnival glass.
Manufacturer: Undetermined. The pattern and opalescent edge suggest Fenton or Northwood, but a professional glass pattern expert would be required to confirm.
Manufacturing Method: Mold-pressed glass with hand-ruffled edge and sprayed metallic iridescence.
Market Value Estimate (2025):
Type
Estimated Market Value
Retail Replacement Value
$55–$75 USD
Collector-to-Collector Value
$35–$50 USD
Auction Estimate
$25–$40 USD
Value Factors:
Positive: Excellent condition, vibrant iridescence, and desirable opalescent edge
Neutral: Common marigold base color
Negative: No maker’s mark; uncertain pattern attribution
Recommendation:
While your piece is not currently for sale, it would be considered a solid collectible in Carnival glass circles, especially for those who collect opalescent edge variants. If you wish to further document or insure the piece, consider having it examined by a Carnival glass appraiser or submitting photos to a collector society such as the Carnival Glass Association (ICGA) or Hooked on Carnival.
Let me know if you’d like help identifying the pattern with more precision — there are databases I can guide you to or examine more closely.
Any information will be…
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Early 20th Century Opal Edged Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl
Item Description:
A ruffled Carnival glass bowl with a marigold (orange-based) body, iridescent surface featuring vibrant blue-green and pinkish-gold hues, and distinctive milky white opal edges. The bowl has a floral pattern at the base and a scalloped, crimped edge. No visible maker’s mark.
Category:
Decorative Glassware → Carnival Glass
Medium:
Pressed glass with iridescent (carnival) finish, marigold base color with opalescent edge
Dimensions:
Condition:
Excellent — No visible chips, cracks, or signs of wear. The iridescence is vivid and consistent, which adds positively to value.
Historical Context:
Carnival glass became popular in the early 1900s as an affordable decorative alternative to Tiffany-style iridescent glass. The marigold color was one of the most common base colors, and its warm orange tone made it a favorite among collectors. The opalescent rim seen on your bowl adds value and indicates a more refined production process.
This bowl was likely produced between 1908 and 1925, possibly by one of the major American makers like Fenton, Northwood, or Imperial Glass Company, all of whom were known for marigold and opalescent combinations. However, due to the lack of a maker's mark and the generic mold, precise attribution without further documentation is not possible.
Authentication Assessment:
Market Value Estimate (2025):
Type
Estimated Market Value
Retail Replacement Value
$55–$75 USD
Collector-to-Collector Value
$35–$50 USD
Auction Estimate
$25–$40 USD
Value Factors:
Recommendation:
While your piece is not currently for sale, it would be considered a solid collectible in Carnival glass circles, especially for those who collect opalescent edge variants. If you wish to further document or insure the piece, consider having it examined by a Carnival glass appraiser or submitting photos to a collector society such as the Carnival Glass Association (ICGA) or Hooked on Carnival.
Let me know if you’d like help identifying the pattern with more precision — there are databases I can guide you to or examine more closely.