Carnival Glass - made in China and Taiwan
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Carnival Glass perfume bottles that made in Taiwan have been known about for some time, and Carnival production in China is confirmed via moulded trademarks and other wording on the glass. There are also other items carry markings that suggest Chinese output, but little detailed information has been forthcoming so far. Modern production of Carnival Glass in China has been reported from at least as early as 2007. Koala and Platypus patterns have been made in the style of old Australian designs; the word “summerland.1” is moulded on the base of the Koala bowl. The exterior of the bowls features a reproduction of the Classic Australian Fern & Wattle design. Large crimped bowls in blue, purple and white are known and we understand that 500 of each were produced (making 3000 items in total). |
Koala bowl, blue, courtesy of
Lee Delany. |
Platypus bowl, blue, courtesy of the late Dave Doty and Kelly Snyder.
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Most recently - in January 2022 - we became aware of extensive production of iridised glass in China, described as "lustreware" and "lustre embossed". Thanks to Caroline Griffiths for posting these two pictures (right) in our NetworK Group on Facebook. It is not surprising that Carnival Glass is being made in China - the glassmaking skills are undoubtedly present in that country, and indeed Fenton Art Glass had glass made in China and marketed it under the "Fenton International" label. Pictures, right courtesy of Caroline Griffiths |
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