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Green Dragon & Lotus pattern footed bowl (Carnival)

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Pip:
Hubby saw a green dragon & lotus patterned bowl in a chariddy shop today priced up at £17.  He was tempted to buy it but because we know zero, zilch, de nada about Carnival glass he didn't but we're thinking of taking a chance and going back for it.  What should we look out for other than damage - were these faked much?  ???  The base wasn't lustred/irridescent - just plain green glass to the base - I think that's right isn't it?  gosh - confused... help!

Sklounion:
Possibly by Fenton.
Have a gander at ebay.com several pieces on at the moment.
Regards,
Marcus

Glen:
No "possibly" about it....undoubtedly by Fenton. The pattern has not been reproduced or faked (to the best of my knowledge).

You need to check for damage, as you said, Pip. That is the most important thing - plus the quality of the iridescence. You said the base isn't lustred. I am not totally sure of what you mean. Are you saying that when you turn it over and look at the underside, then that part has no iridescence? If so, then that's fine.

The base glass is just plain green glass. The iridescence is sprayed on to the hot glass, thus giving the "Carnival" effect. A good piece will be iridised all over the main part (top) of the item. If it is patchy and worn with bits missing, then don't get it.

So, no chips, dings, cracks or missing iridescence? Then it should be OK.

Green D&Ls are nice items, and oddly do seem to turn up more in the UK than in the USA (pro rata that is).

You can see some opalescent D&Ls here - they are very sought after. If you ever see one of those, get it!

http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/fenton_opal.html

If I have not answered all your questions fully, please ask me some more.

Sklounion:
Hi Glen,
I only put possibly, as iridised glass is not my area of expertise, and I did not know if anyone else had produced it.
Regards,
Marcus

Glen:
Hi Marcus - I wasn't cracking the whip  :) Just backing you up and emphasising that you were right on the nail (it's the old written word thing again, instead of hearing me saying it).

 :-* :-* :-*

EDITED TO ADD... and mea culpa for not making it clear enough that I was just backing you up.  :-[
so sorry

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