Northwood Carnival Glass Purple Three Fruits Bowl C1920

Imperial Carnival Glass Bowl

Purple Three Fruits – Cherry, Peach and Pear
The pattern comes in various shapes and this has a central bunch of cherries with the fruit different fruits around the bowl
The rim of the bowl is ruffled
Has and etched marking which is rubbed
C1920
Measuring 23.5cm in width

Carnival glass is moulded glass to which and iridescent surface has been applied giving it a shimmering effect. Adopted by collectors in the 1950’s often handed out as prizes at carnivals and fairgrounds . In the early 1900’s carnival glass was massively produced in the USA and reached a height of popularity in the 1920’s. At this point in time more that 50 colour ways have been identified . Carnival Glass is highly collectable worldwide with its bright cheerful sheen catching on in modern day home decor.