Antique Goofus Glass Grape Large Candy Fruit Compote Antique Goofus Glass Grape Large Candy Fruit Compote. Goofus glass is pressed glass which was cold, unfired paint decorated in the early 20th century in America by several prominent glass factories. It was made in considerable quantities and sold originally for very little. It was given as premiums for buying things, awarded as prizes at fairs, and was the first carnival glass preceding the iridized product we refer to as carnival glass today. The most common colors used were gold, red, and green with gold usually being the predominant color. Indiana Glass Company in Dunkirk, Indiana was possibly the most prolific producer of Goofus Glass. It was not known by that name initially, but gained the name possibly because the painted decoration wasn't very durable and people felt perhaps that it was "goofy" or that someone had tried to "goof - us".

More attractive pieces preceding Indiana's offerings existed as turned out by the Dugan Diamond Company and Northwood Glass. It is extremely difficult to pinpoint the exact time of start and finish of this exclusively American glass making phenomena. It has been thought to have started around 1900 and was all but effectively ended by 1930.

This piece was made by either Northwood or Dugan, it is an extremely large piece and is a seldom seen style. It has a pattern of grapes and vines, is 8 3/4 inches tall, 9 1/2 inches across the top, base is 5 inches. This piece has a lot of detail to it, top is ruffled, the stem is six sided and a sort of sawtooth edging, has a three part mold and the paint is almost completely intact. There are a few spots that has some loss and two leaves with a bit more of loss then the other spots. Beautiful piece in remarkable condition that would be a lovely addition to your collection!
Circa: 1900 to 1930
Condition: Used
Color: Multi
Manufacturer: Goofus Glass