Ripple, Imperial   Updated 1/30/2009
Although it's probably the most often seen Carnival vase, Ripple is still highly desireable. Because of the variety of base sizes, heights, and colors, one could make a stunning collection of vases with Ripple alone. There are five different base sizes, heights from under five inches to about 18 inches, and a variety of flares and ruffling. The middle base size, 3 inches, is seen most often. Except at the extreme ends of the range, heights make little difference in price. The largest base size, about 4 3/4 inches, is referred to as the funeral. The smallest size, 2 1/2 inches is called a mini. Some have been swung in such a way that the ripples almost disappear, leaving the interior vertical ribbing the most obvious feature. Red is the most rare color, with one reported example. There is also one with enameling. Blue is quite hard to find with only a couple of examples in cobalt and quite a few in lighter blue. It should be noted that Ripple was reproduced in marigold, smoke, and pink.
Mini (2 1/2 inch base)

Clambroth, 20 (2004), 40 (2007)

Green/helios, 30, 185 (both 2004)

Green, 7 inch, 50 (2008)

Green, 6 3/4 inch, 100 (2006)

Green, 5 3/4 inch, 55 (2007)

Green, 4 3/4 inches tall, 95 (1998)

Green, 5 inches tall, 185 (2003), 185 (2004)

Marigold, 20-30

Marigold, 5 inches tall, 95 (2000), 60 (2001),
   50, 55 (both 2006), 75 (2007), 75 (2008)

Marigold, 4 1/2 inches tall, 170 (1999), 195 (2003),
   135 (2004), 70 (2005), 145 (2008)

Purple, 85 (2003), 35, 155 (2004), 60 (2006)

Purple, 6 inch, 200 (2006)

Purple, 6 1/2 inch, 165 (2003)

White, 115 (2004), 160 (2006), 125 (2008)

Small and standard (2 7/8 to 3 1/2 inches)

Amber, 50-80

Aqua/teal, 135, 145 (both 2004), 135, 160 (both 2006),
   190 (2007)

Blue (medium), 350 (2002), 255, 300, 550 (all 2004),
   900 (2005), 400 (2008)

Blue (dark), rim roughness, 550 (1999)

Blue violet, 155 (1996)

Clambroth, 40 (2003), 125 (2004), 43, 60 (both 2008)

Green/helios, 40, 45 (both 2006),
   30, 35, 40, 65 (all 2007), 38, 55 (both 2008)

Lavender, 175 (2004), 80, 140 (both 2007)

Lime green, 145 (2003), 65 (2004), 100 (2005)

Marigold, 15-25

Olive, 65 (2003), 105 (2004), 25 (2006)

Purple, 80-130

Sapphire blue, 310 (2002), 250 (2006)

Smoke, 80 (2005), 125 (2006), 85, 115 (both 2007)

Smoke, light blue glass, 315 (2004)

Teal, 145 (2004), 85 (2005), 85 (2006), 95 (2007)

White, 100-170

Fourth largest size (rarest, 3 3/4 to 4 inch base)

Amber, 100-200

Aqua, 305 (2004)

Green/helios, 105 (2002), 85 (2003),
   55, 80, 100 (all 2005), 200 (2006), 125 (2008)

Lavender, 200, 275 (both 2005), 400 (2006),
   225, 350 (both 2007)

Lime green, 105 (2003), 55 (2004)

Lime green, 4 3/8-inch base, 600 (2004)

Marigold, 35, 45 (2004), 60, 70 (2005), 95 (2006),
   65 (2007), 70, 140 (both 2008)

Marigold, 4 3/8-inch base, 425 (2004)

Purple, 175, 325 (both 2005), 450 (2006), 300 (2007)

Smoke, 45 (2005)

Teal, 80 (2002), 85 (2006)

Vaseline, 300 (2007)

Funeral size (largest base, about 4 3/4 inches)

Amber, chips, 225 (2001)

Aqua, 305 (2004)

Green, 275 (2004), 325 (2005), 275 (2007)

Lime green, 1,100 (2004)

Marigold, 275, 300 (both 2005), 400 (2006),
   275, 1,900 (both 2007), 300, 350 (both 2008)

Purple, 400 (2002), 425, 1,000, 1,600 (all 2006),
   2,000 (2007), 1,300 (2008)

Vaseline, 600 (1998), 1,600 (1999), 1,100 (2004),
   650 (2006), 2,500 (2007)

This standard size Ripple in purple has an interesting spout whimsied into one edge. It sold on eBay in 2006 for $108.