Circa 1911 Northwood Glass “Raspberry” Pattern Carnival Glass Tumblers - Set of 4

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

This set of four Northwood Glass “Raspberry” Carnival Glass tumblers belonged to my mom who was an … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

This set of four Northwood Glass “Raspberry” Carnival Glass tumblers belonged to my mom who was an avid Carnival Glass collector. I have sold off most of her collection with the exception of these tumblers and a few more I will list at a later date.

The pattern, Raspberry, made its debut in the 1911 Butler Bros Catalog. The striking pattern consists of a basketweave motif at the base with leaves and clusters of raspberries above. The four tumblers as seen in the photos, have gorgeous luminous iridized finishes that appear to change color depending on how much light is reflected onto them. Color is determined by the color of the tumbler’s underside. In this case, two tumblers are amethyst, one is green and one is emerald. Photos were taken in the round to show all sides and any varying shades and nuances of color and texture. These beauties measure 4¼“ x 3” x 2½” H/Lip Diameter/Base Diameter; together the set weighs 2 lbs. 4 oz.; medium is pressed iridized moulded glass. All four tumblers are in excellent condition with lustrous finishes. Age appropriate wear includes a random inclusion or two that is inherent in any glassware and is original to the manufacturer as a result of manufacturing. There are a couple of nicks on the underside of the bases which are indiscernible. There is an indiscernible scrape to the finish on the lip of the emerald tumbler and also on one amethyst tumbler (please look at all photos closely). The Northwood hallmark of an N enclosed in a circle in on the underside of all four.

For a collector of Northwood Carnival Glass, these beauties should be a must have or the perfect gift for someone who is!

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Northwood Glass Carnival Glass
One of the first carnival glass manufacturers was the Northwood Glass Company. The company was started by Harry Northwood, an English glassmaker who came to America in 1881. It was in 1887 when he started his own factory, Northwood Glass in Martin's Ferry, Ohio. After a few location moves and business mergers the company made its final home in Wheeling, West Virginia. Northwood started producing carnival glass in 1908 with one of their first patterns being one of grapes. The Northwood hallmark of an N enclosed in a circle began appearing on pieces produced in 1910. The company also gave names to their different colors of iridescent glass: Golden Iris for the purple glass, Emerald for the green glass and Azure for the blue glass. Harry Northwood died in 1919 and the company ceased manufacturing glassware in 1925. See less