Curved Star, Brockwitz/Eda/Karhula

Early Carnival Glass collectors did not know either the pattern or shape of the celery vase on the left, so began calling the pattern Cathedral and the shape as a chalice--and it is still sometimes identified that way. It has only been in relatively recent years that vases have appeared. While the pattern has traditionally been credited to Brockwitz, Glen Thistlewood has pointed out that Eda and Karhula also made the pattern. Also see Superstar.

Hartung Book Two: Curved Star
Hartung Book Nine: Curved Star Flower Holder
Hartung Book Five: Star and Fan vase (actually a Curved Star vase)

Celery vases, or chalices

Blue, 160 (2018), 50, 75 (both 2020),
   60 (2021)

Marigold, 10, 20, 35 (all 2017),
   55 (2019), 50 (2022)
Cylindrical vases, 7 1/2 inch to 9 1/2 inch

Blue, 135 (2015), 40, 70, 130 (all 2016),
   325 (2020)

Marigold, 60 (2017), 120 (2020), 60 (2021)

Water pitcher

Blue, 778 (eBay 2005)

The above milk pitcher, in amethyst, is 7 1/2 inches tall. It sold in 2021 for $220. Photo courtesy of Sheffield auctions.

Curved Star was produced in a large range of shapes, including this stemmed Creamer and Sugar. The open stemmed sugar is often identified as a compote. The sugar bowls are found with a pattern on the inside called Headdress. Butter dishes are known in two shapes although one is actually a cheese dish.
Butter dishes

Marigold, 30 (2009), 15 (2012),
   20, 25 (both 2016)

Creamers

Blue, 50 (2009), 20 (2013)

Marigold, 5 (2016), 15 (2021)

Sugar, ruffled, Headdress interior

Blue, 50-80

Marigold, 20-30

Creamer and open sugar

Blue, 25 (2021)

Marigold, 23 (2007), 10 (2016)

Covered marmalade

Marigold, 250 (1999)

Wine tray

Marigold, 15 (2016)

Cake plate, 7 inches across, 3 inches high

Blue, 75 (2000), 20 (2016)

Compote (or sugar), usually Headdress interior

Blue, 35 (2015), 30, 35 (both 2017)

Marigold, 23 (2015), 15 (2016)

Marigold, covered, stemmed, 20 (2016)

Compote, covered, with underplate

Marigold, 300 (2004)

Flower pot with frog (flower aranger)

Blue, 110 (2016)

Marigold, 35, 165 (both 2018),
   50 (2021)

Child's dish

Marigold, 175 (1998)

Punch or fruit bowl and base

Marigold, 125 (2010),
   35, 90 (both 2016)

Cheese dish

Marigold, 170 (2012)

Rosebowls are farily common in Curved Star. They vary in size from about 4 inches to about 7 inches across. Bowls are less often seen; the square bowl above is quite unusual. In marigold, it sold for $300 in 1999.
Rosebowls, 4-7 inches

Blue, 100 (2006), 90 (2012), 25 (2016)

Marigold, 35 (2010), 10, 25, 30 (all 2016)

Salad bowls, 9 1/2 inches

Blue, 45 (2020)



Fruit Bowl and base, 10 inches x 10 inches

Blue, 120 (2021)

Bowls, round, 8-9 inches

Blue, 85 (2014), 45 (2016), 35 (2020)

Blue, 9 1/4" round, Headdress interior, 40 (2020)

Blue, 7 1/2 inches, round, Headdress interior, 50 (2020)

Blue, oval, 85 (2016)

Blue, ruffled, 10 (2020)

Marigold, 3, 8, 17 (all 2012), 20 (2017),
   20 (2020)

Marigold, 6 3/4 inch, deep round, 35 (2022)

Marigold, 10-inch master berry, 65 (2020)

Marigold, oval, 10 (2016)

Marigold, square, 80 (2016)

Marigold, 10-11 inches, Headdress inter., 15 (2020), 15 (2021), 10 (2022)

Marigold, 12 inches, ruffled, Headdress inter., 50 (2021)

Small bowl or sauce, about 5 inches

Bllue, 25 (2022)

Marigold, 10-20

The Curved Star epergne is quite rare. This example is courtesy of Ed Kramer. Note that the top is the same as the candlestick holder--another example of how some European manufacturers made pieces do double duty. The candlestick holders were identified as Star and Fan when they sold for $205 in 1993. The epergne lily is sometimes sold as a candleholder, although there is no proof that it was ever markeded as such by Brockwitz. A marigold epergne sold in 2004 for $350, and another in 2011 for $550. In 2016, a marigold example with minor damage brought $350 and in 2020 another marigold brought $225. Marigold examples sold in 2022 for $225 and $525.

Updated 11.22/2022

King Hoppel sent me this photo of a graduated set of Curved Star bowls. Who knew they made so many sizes?