Antique Imperial marigold carnival glass milk pitcher in the Poinsettia pattern, with rich iridescence, crisp floral embossing, and a visible molded seam at the spout.
Details
• Item: antique carnival glass milk pitcher / creamer
• Era: 1910s, likely 1910–1914 based on the pattern attribution provided and comparable listings.
• Maker / Brand: Imperial Glass Company of Ohio, attribution based on seller information and comparable examples.
• Material: pressed iridescent glass
• Size / Measurements: 6 to 6.5 inches tall.
• Color: marigold / amber-gold with strong orange, gold, and pink-magenta iridescence
• Texture / Finish: glossy iridescent carnival glass with embossed floral and beaded surface detail
• Design / Motif: poinsettia blossoms, elongated leaves, and beaded arches
• Style notes: antique carnival glass with bold holiday-adjacent floral pattern and strong shelf presence
• Construction: molded glass pitcher with applied handle and flared pouring lip
• Markings: no maker’s mark visible in the photos provided
Suggested uses: display with carnival glass, holiday tabletop accent, antique glass collection, or shelf decor
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Iridescence remains bright and eye-catching, with strong marigold glow and pink-gold highlights
• Handle is present and appears firmly attached
• Embossed poinsettia and leaf pattern is crisp and easy to read
• Base pattern and body form display well from all sides
• No large missing chunks are visible in the photos provided
Issues / Wear
• Base shows noticeable shelf wear and cloudy abrasion around the outer foot
• Minor interior and surface specks, straw marks, bubbles, or manufacturing impurities are visible in the glass
• Light surface wear and small scuffs consistent with age are present
• Expected mold lines are visible, including at the spout/rim area
Collector’s Notes
The Poinsettia pattern is consistently described in current collector-market listings as an Imperial marigold carnival glass pitcher pattern from the early 1910s, and several listings note that this pattern was used on the milk pitcher form.
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