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Glass Bowls Show Off Peacock's Colors

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By JAY MOORE

Tribune correspondent

Published: August 14, 2008

My cobalt blue carnival glass bowl has been in the family for years. I know the pattern is called Peacock by the Fountain. It is marked with an underlined "N" in a circle. It is in mint condition. What is it worth?

F.L.

Mechanicsville, Va.

Actually, this pattern is called Peacock at the Fountain. It was made by the Northwood Glass Co. during the early 1900s. Not only was it made in amethyst or purple like this one, but also in ice blue, green, marigold and white.

Born in England, Harry Northwood came from a glassmaking background and opened Northwood in Pennsylvania in 1902. The company probably is best known for its carnival glass, produced from 1908 to 1925.

This carnival glass footed bowl with a ruffled edge would retail for at least $300.

I inherited an antique Edison light bulb from my grandfather. He taped a piece of paper onto it with information. I am afraid to peel the tape. Otherwise, it is in good condition. What is its value?

C.A.

Tampa

Two Englishmen, Humphry Davy and Joseph Swan, were among the first to invent electric light bulbs. Davy came up with his in 1809 and Swan invented a more practical one in 1878.
Thomas Edison introduced his version in 1880 and by 1882 had lit up part of New York City. The electric light bulb changed the world after it transformed night into day.

Believe or not, quite a few early Edison light bulbs survive and many of them still work. What does this say about modern light bulbs? If they don't burn out, they don't have to be replaced.

This bulb dates from the mid 1920s and would retail for $35. Reproductions sell for about the same price.

You probably can carefully remove the tape and note, but I would leave it alone.

Have a question about antiques? E-mail a complete description with a clear digital image (.jpg file) to athome@tampatrib.com. Include a name, address and daytime phone number. Regular mail can be sent with clear photographs (plain-paper prints or Polaroid

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