Dugan Glass Co. (American, 1904-1909)
Formal, Purple
carnival glass
7 1/8” high
Condition: Antique, Excellent
For Accuracy: insignificant wear, as expected on any vintage carnival vase. There are a couple of marks from manufacture – these are not damage and to be expected. The colour is deep and the iridescence strong. See photographs.
Reference: Hartung 6, pp. 22.
“Occasionally we find a piece of Carnival Glass so outstanding in workmanship and quality, that we make an unusually determined effort to learn the maker so that [they] may be given full credit. Unfortunately, it is usually much easier to ascertain the point of origin of such simple patterns as Three-In-One or Fashion, which were mass produced over a long period of time. // The well-proportioned vase shown here stands 7 ¼” high, and rests on a base of 4” in diameter. Both the Tree-Of-Life panels, and those bearing a series of depressed graduating thumbprints, are done with great care and the outlines are sharp and clear. // The plain curving band at the top is absolutely smooth, , and the lustre thereon is so fine and smooth that it presents a mirrorlike appearance. This vase is hollow down to the band of ovals near the base. The base itself is slightly depressed, and carries no marking of any kind. Seen only on deep Purple.
