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Westmoreland
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Imperial ad 1908
Royalty, Imperial
Imperial, Cr Piccardo
Cristalerias Piccardo
Christmas Compote
Stag and Holly Fakes
Rose patterns
Melon Rib
Westmoreland's Carnival Revival. A small player in Classic Carnival, but had a large influence on its revival.
Golden Patterns. The proof - made by Zabkowice!
​Our major 4 part research exposé.
De Lustre Delights! Crown Crystal ads in the press.
Baby, you're so square! Three exceptional rarities!
Breaking News! Imperial made Carnival in 1908.
Royalty / Imperial Crown and its claim to fame.
Imperial by name. Cristalerias Piccardo by maker!
Cristalerias Piccardo: Irisados!
​The Christmas Comport Story. An old 
mould discovered and reborn.
Stag and Holly Fakes still catch out the
unwary. Get the facts.
Roses for you - some similar patterns 
that cause confusion.
The great Australian Melon Rib 
mystery - solved!
Heisey and the "Fairy Wand" of Sara Comer.

Glass for its time
...... and made to sell!

The Northwood Revival - The Northwood Art Glass Company.

Carnival Glass in Brazil? You might be surprised.

South American Carnival Glass discoveries - more surprises!

Inwald only made marigold? NO! we reveal all.

FEATURES

Stories Behind the Glass
Ephemera
Sell it to me
Blast from the past
Read all about it
Myth buster
Carnival Glass FAQ
The Stories Behind The Glass

Cutting edge research and fascinating stories that bring the past to life: from Carnival Glass Times.
Carnival Ephemera 
A look at some of the events of modern day Carnival collecting.
Sell it to me!
A fascinating look at how Carnival Glass was originally advertised, marketed and sold.
Blast from the Past! 
Take a trip down Carnival Glass' Memory Lane.
Carnival Glass in the press! 
A look at how Carnival was shown in papers, journals and adverts at the time it was being made. 
Myth Buster! 
We blast away the popular myths, misunderstandings and folklore about Carnival Glass.
Carnival Glass FAQ
All you want to know about Carnival Glass... and more.
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