Antique "Marigold" Carnival Glass Candy/Nut/Candle Dish by Imperial Glassworks

Collectible Pre-1920 Fluted Helios Grape Pattern Dish by Imperial. A solid, heavy piece in "Marigold" base glass shimmering with gold, pink, orange, green & purple iridescent colors depending on how the light hits it (shown against both light & dark backgrounds. Approximately 4.5" diameter and 2" high; handle extends another 1". Inside has heavy-relief grape cluster with leaves and tendrils on the bottom. Scalloped edges with "thumbprint" pattern on exterior sides and "quilted" pattern on the inside. No flaws; Very good antique condition. Perfect for candy, nuts or as a pillar candle base. A great addition for collectors of vintage Carnival Glass. Beautiful luminescence. “Carnival glass” is pressed or blown glass, produced in a myriad of colors, patterns and shapes, having a characteristic iridescent, multicolored rainbow-like “oil slick on puddle” appearance to the surface, first produced circa 1908. Carnival glass gets its iridescent sheen from metallic salts having been sprayed on the surface of the glass while it was still very hot. A final firing of the glass brings out the iridescent, shimmery look caused by the presence of the salts, giving carnival glass the distinct appearance it is known for. Its current name was adopted by collectors in the 1950s from the fact that it was sometimes given away as prizes at carnivals or fairs. Imperial Glass Company, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, made high quality glass from 1904-1982. It was founded by Edward Muhleman and, at one tim