Carnival Northwood Ice Blue Opalescent Peacocks on the Fence Bowl Vintage Decor For Sale

This antique Northwood \"Peacocks on the Fence\" Carnival Glass Bowl is a highly coveted masterwork of early 20th-century American art glass. Featuring a rare and breathtaking Ice Blue Opalescent colorway, this piece pairs a delicate, frosty pastel blue base glass with a milky, fiery opalescent treatment that glows beautifully under the light.The Peacocks on the Fence pattern is widely regarded by collectors on resource platforms like Carnival Glass Worldwide as one of the finest, most intricate designs ever pressed by Harry Northwood.Product Details

• Manufacturer: Northwood Glass Company
• Pattern: Peacocks on the Fence (Features two detailed peacocks perched on a traditional fence surrounded by flowers)
• Era: Antique / Classic Carnival Era (Circa 1910s, Edwardian)
• Color Base: Ice Blue with Opalescent rim treatment
• Iridescence: Radiant finish throwing soft, multicolored pastel reflections (pinks, golds, greens, and magentas)
• Reverse Design: Classic Northwood Ribbed Back
• Maker\'s Mark: Features the genuine, famous Northwood underlined block capital \"N\" inside a circle on the interior base.

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition with magnificent clarity, frostiness, and color saturation.
• Surface & Iridescence: The iridescent finish is bright and intact with very little to no high-point wear on the peacock feathers or fence detailing.
• Glass Integrity: No cracks, repairs, or major damage. (Seller Note: Please check the ruffled edge closely in the photos for any minute factory straw marks, molding lines, or minor flea bites typical of 100+ year-old pressed glass).

Dimensions (Approximate)

• Diameter: 8.5\" to 9\"
• Height: 2\" to 2.5\"

Collector\'s NoteIce Blue Opalescent is an elite color grouping in the carnival glass hobby. It is vastly scarcer than standard marigold, amethyst, or green variations. Finding a genuine Northwood piece with such crisp molding and subtle, non-gaudy iridescence makes this a premium investment piece for a high-end glass showcase or historical home decor.
Historical ContextProduced around 1909 during the Edwardian era, this bowl reflects Northwood Glass Company’s reputation for high-quality carnival glass with vibrant iridescent finishes. Such pieces were part of the early 20th-century American movement in pressed and iridized glassware. Pieces like this would have been used decoratively or for serving purposes, and they now hold value among collectors