posted on April 25, 2007 04:14:42 PM new
Speaking of Carnival glass - can someone please answer a question for me. I have alot of glass that was won at the coin toss at a carnival in the 50's. What is it called besides cheap glass?
I so want to name it carnival glass but know that would be so misleading.
posted on April 25, 2007 08:20:12 PM new
Mcjane - I wouldn't be too quick to paint glass made in molds as "cheap." Much of it is, but there are significant exceptions.
And - earlier pieces - known as Early American Pattern Glass or EAPG - can be rather expensive. I consider anything over $100 for a small piece "expensive."
I agree with the others though - a few pics would go a long way to helping you ID the stuff.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
posted on April 25, 2007 09:33:40 PM new
Wayne, Thanks for the info & I stand corrected. I thought all pressed glass was an inexpensive way to make glass items.
I think that the glass herbscrafts is speaking of, won at carnivals, is probably pressed glass.
posted on April 26, 2007 08:53:32 AM new
Thanks for the posts. I don't have photos since the stuff is still packed. I was just wondering if the glass that was at the coin toss at a carnival had a name. I am sure it is cheap and pressed, but if I remember back to the 50's, 60's alot of it was unique too.
