INDEX TO OUR GUIDES
on Opalescent, Carnival and Vaseline Glass

These guides are made possible by
the many E-Bayers who have contributed photographs to them.
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Frauds, Fakes and Reproductions

Northwood & Dugan Twigs Vases & Later Reproductions
Recently, many mislabeled reproductions of Dugan & Northwood Twigs vases have appeared on E-Bay. 
Information on originals and reproductions can be found in this guide.

Corn Vases - Dugan Originals and Wright Reproductions
How to tell original 1905 Dugan opalescent Corn vases from L.G. Wright 1960's imitations.

Stag & Holly - the Genuine Fenton and the Fakes
How to distinguish genuine Fenton Stag & Holly carnival, Depression glass and Jadeite from cheap fakes made by A & A Importing.

Jain Carnival Glass - Cobalt Blue "Fish Vase" Fakes Alert
Photographs of a new cobalt-blue knockoff of the Indian carnival vase

GUIDE SERIES:
Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins

Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins:  This is a five-part guide on patterns that appear in both carnival and early opalescent glass, with a focus on vases. The last four parts of this series provide pictorial guides to help you identify early opalescent and carnival vases made by the Northwood, Dugan, Fenton, Imperial and Model Flint glass companies.

Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins - Part I
Spectacular Carnival - Opalescent Twins from Northwood

Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins 2 - Northwood Vases
Diamond Point, Drapery, Feathers, Four Pillars, Thin & Wide Rib, and Tree Trunk vases

Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins 3 - Dugan Vases
Lattice & Points, Palisades (Lined Lattice), Pulled Loop, Spiralex, Target , Twisted Rib (twisted Wide Rib)
and Dugan's #1013 (#1013-R) vases

Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins 4 - Fenton Vases
Diamond Point Columns, Plume Panels, Boggy Bayou, Reverse Drapery and Fine Rib vases

Carnival & Opalescent Glass Twins 5 - Ripple & Ribbed Spiral Vases
Model Flint's Ribbed Spiral & Imperial's Opalescent & Carnival Ripple vases

Opalescent Vase ID Guides

Opalescent Vase ID Guides:  If you're trying to identify an early American opalescent vase (1898-1912), and can't find your vase in the above series on carnival & opalescent glass twins, try one of the following ID guides on opalescent pressed-glass vases.  These guides provide information on 20 opalescent vases made by the Jefferson Glass Company; and  12 additional vases issued by miscellaneous American glassworks.

JEFFERSON GLASS COMPANY OPALESCENT VASES

Jefferson Glass Co. Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Part A:  Conventionally-Shaped Vases
Diamond & Oval Thumbprint, Heatherbloom, Inverted Chevron, Lined Heart, Rib & Big Thumbprint, Jefferson's Wide Rib 

Jefferson Glass Co. Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Part B:  Whimsey Vases
Iris with Meander, Tokyo and Twister

Jefferson Glass Co. Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Part C:  Novelty and Footed Vases
Aurora Borealis, Dahlia Twist, Fluted Bars & Beads, Jefferson Block, Jefferson Spool and Zipper & Loop

Jefferson Glass Co. Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Part D:  Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vases: 
Single Lily Spool and Twisted Rope

Jefferson Glass Co. Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Part E - Striped Vases
Jefferson Stripe and Opal Urn

Jefferson Glass Co. Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Part F:  Bulbous Vases
Convex Rib and Jefferson Spatter

MISCELLANEOUS OPALESCENT VASES

Opalescent Vases - ID Guide - Vase Bases 
Make a tentative identification by looking at the pattern on a vase's base.

Miscellaneous Pressed-Glass Opalescent Vases (1898-1912) - ID Guide - Part I
Vases with basketweave, honeycomb, drapery and spiral or ring designs:
Frosted Leaf & Big Basketweave (Chicago Flint); Honeycomb (maker unknown);
Jewels & Drapery (Northwood);  Ribbed Spiral (Model Flint); and Ring Optic (Fenton)

Miscellaneous Pressed-Glass Opalescent Vases (1880-1930) - ID Guide - Part II 
Vases with ribs and panels:  Plain Panel (Dugan); Plain Panels (Northwood); Ray (Co-operative Flint);
Many Ribs (Model Flint); Many Ribs (Northwood); and Tiny Tears (maker unknown)

Miscellaneous Pressed-Glass Opalescent Vases (1880-1930) - ID Guide - Part III
Early vaseline opalescent vases with unknown makers:  Christmas Trees,
Mystic Maze; and a nameless vase of unkown origin

Dugan's Opalesent Ten-Thirteen Vases and Whimseys 
This is Part 3 of a 3-part guide on Dugan's #1013 and #1013-R vases

GUIDE SERIES:
Easily Confused Vases

Easily-Confused Vases: 
These guides provide multiple photographs of easily confused carnival & pressed opalescent vase patterns.

Easily Confused Vases - Vases with Diamond Points:
Northwood's Diamond Points, and Fenton's Diamond Point Columns

Easily Confused Vases - Vases with Arcs and Loops:
Dugan's Pulled Loop; and Fenton's Boggy Bayou and Reverse Drapery

Easily Confused Vases - Vases with Feather and Plume Patterns: 
Northwood's Feathers; Jefferson's Inverted Chevron; Fenton's Plume Panels; and Northwood's Leaf Columns

Easily Confused Vases - Opalescent Vases with Ribs:    
Jefferson's Lined Heart, Rib & Big Thumbprint and Twister; and Northwood's Many Ribs and Thin & Wide Rib;
and Fenton's Fine Rib

Easily Confused Vases - Tall and Thin Opalescent Vases with Panels:
Jefferson's Iris with Meander vase whimsey; Co-operative Flint's Ray vase; and Fostoria's Heirloom vase

Guides on Carnival Glass

Carnival Glass Guides:
These guides discuss various topics relating to carnival glass.

Spectacular Argentinean Carnival Glass Ashtrays
The Cristalerias Rigolleau Beetles Ashtray and Zitrin Brothers Butterfly Ashtray

Why Carnival Glass Is So Hard to Photograph   
This guide explains how carnival glass iridescence works.

Marigold Carnival Glass and the One Dollar Test
This guide extols the virtues of marigold carnival glass, and describes various shades of marigold
such as pumpkin, pastel marigold and honey-amber.

Star of David Carnival Glass Patterns & Judaism
This guide discusses the lack of connection between Judaism and carnival Star of David patterns.

Fenton Vaseline Carnival Glass of 1907-1927
This guide compares Fenton's vaseline and lime-green carnival glass
and documents rare and scarce examples of Fenton's vaseline carnival glass.

Jain Glass Works and the Carnival Glass of India
This six-part guide features the following: 

           (1) general info on    Jain Glass Works and the carnival glass of India
           (2) an  illustrated      ID guide to Indian carnival vases:  Goa-style vases
           (3) an  illustrated      ID guide to Indian carnival vases:  Hand, Elephant, Fish & Serpent vases
           (4) an  illustrated      ID guide to Indian carnival vases:  Bulbous vases
           (5) an illustrated       ID guide to Indian carnival vases:  Etched Frosted vases and other vases
           (6) photos of            Jain Fish vase reproductions
           (7) photos of            Previously undocumented Jain Etched Frosted carnival glass pitchers 
           (8) photos of            New Tumbler Patterns - A
           (9) photos of            New Tumbler Patterns - B

          

Dugan's Rare Ten-Thirteen R Carnival Glass Vase
This three-part guide provides information on following:

           (1) Dugan's rare #1013-R carnival vase
           (2) a mysterious vase often mistaken for Dugan's #1013-R
           (3) Dugan's #1013 whimsey plates and bowls.

Carnival Glass or Iridescent Depression Glass?   
This guide identifies two iridescent Depression glass pieces commonly mistaken for carnival glass: 
Jeannette's Anniversary three-legged comport and the Federal Glass Company's Madrid candleholders.

Guides on Vaseline Glass

Vaseline Glass Guides:
This guide series discusses various topics relating to vaseline glass.

Vaseline Glass and Other Glass That Glows
This guide provides information on various kinds of fluorescent glass including vaseline glass,
manganese glass, green uranium glass, Depression glass, and fluorescent teal carnival glass.

Rare & Noteworthy Fenton Canary Opalescent Glass of 1905-1929:
This guide discusses and documents rare and noteworthy examples
of Fenton's early vaseline opalescent glass.

Rare & Noteworthy Fenton Vaseline Carnival Glass of 1907-1927:
This guide discusses Fenton's vaseline vs. lime green carnival glass
and documents rare and scarce examples of Fenton's vaseline carnival.

Rare & Noteworthy Fenton Topaz Stretch Glass of 1917-1929 
This guide documents a rare stretch glass vase and discusses
Fenton's early vaseline stretch glass.

Illustrated Glass Glossary  A to Z: 
Terms Used to Describe Old American Glass (1850-1930)

Our Glass Glossary:  This ten-part illustrated glossary defines words used by E-Bay glass-sellers to describe old American glass made from 1850 to 1930.  The glossary describes varieties of glass ranging from Mt. Washington Peachblow and Burmese to Elegant Glass; describes important movements in the decorative arts that influenced glassware design such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco; provides information on art glass companies such as Tiffany, Steuben, Quezal and Durand; and explains such trade terms as "acid-cutback," "cased," and "overshot".  The glossary is the result of a cooperative effort of more than 50 E-Bayers who donated photographs and expertise.  The glossary starts here:  Glass Glossary A - B.

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Photo identification and credits:  (1) Fenton green opalescent Reverse Drapery vase; (2) Imperial blue opalescent Ripple vase;  (3) Model Flint vaseline opalescent Many Ribs vase; (4) Jefferson green opalescent Spool vase; (5) Northwood blue opalescent Tree Trunk Vase; (6) Northwood green carnival Tree Trunk vase; (7) Jefferson white opalescent Aurora Borealis vase; (8) Fenton Diamond Point Columns blue opalescent vase; (9) Northwood Diamond Point green opalescent vase;  (10) Imperial amethyst carnival Star of David bowl; (11) a Fenton vaseline stretch-glass Ring Optic Vase; (12) Gillinder & Sons frosted crystal hand vase.   Photographers:  cabrat1961 (blue Tree Trunk); daisy chase (Imperial Star of David bowl); onlineoutpost26  (Aurora Borealis vase); sunbear1224  (green Tree Trunk);  5hills (Fenton Ring Optic vase); all other photos by curculiosglass.  Rights to photographs shown here belong to the photographers and photos should not be used without their permission.

courtesy of curculios glass