Carnival glass set some records this month. A Northwood opal aqua Grape & Cable cracker jar sold for $67,500. Other high prices include a marigold Big Butterfly tumbler for $11,500 and an ice blue Acorn Burrs punch bowl and six matching cups for $14,000. All were part of the famous collection of Floyd and Cecil Whitley that was auctioned in St. Louis by Seeck Auctions of Mason City, Iowa. Carnival glass collectors are a well-organized group with clubs and publications for collectors. You’ll find the greatest interest in Carnival glass and the most Carnival glass auctions in the Midwest.
Photo courtesy of Seeck Auctions.
I own one of these cracker jars. It is exactly as shown and was owned by my grandmother. There is a piece missing, I broke it as a kid. Any interest, please let me know.
Since I have never seen your bowl I can’t be sure, but it sounds like the color you have is Marigold, although it could be a color called Pumpkin, or even Peach Luster. Marigold is a very common color and most likely that is what you have. And I can’t be certain of the age, but I would suspect it probably was made sometime in the 50’s. Carnival glass was originally produced in about 1908 until about the 20’s. It continued to be produced overseas until about 1940. There was a resurge in popularity around 1950’s where it was produced again. I can’t really give you a definative value on your piece having never seen it, but I would guess the value it is right around 20 to 40 dollars. Hope this helps !
L. Hobby
Appraiser
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Any demand for the Northwood custard, pearlized Grape and Gothic Arches water set? Pitcher and 6 glasses… good condition with some gold gilt worn.
Good news to me. Although the Carnival glass I inherited probably isn’t the type mentioned in the article, it could indicate a trend or the more common types.
Wow, I still have my Grandma’s big salad bowl that somebody won at the PA fair. But it’s oranges, ambers and gold tones. No chips or cracks, grape pattern. Is it of any value?