It would be fun to look at several of the etches that Cambridge made in the late 1920s, early 1930s, that are border designs. We have had pieces in several patterns and they are all interesting and … [Read more...]
Cleo – Early Etched Elegant Depression Glass from Cambridge
The Michigan Depression Glass Society posted a link about Cleo on their Facebook page that got me itching to write this post. I'd always thought Cleo was one of the earliest etched dinnerware … [Read more...]
Santa Brought Me Rose Point!
Santa, aka Dave, brought me Rose Point this Christmas. When we first started using Rose Point stemware Dave liked them but he was perfectly happy with a goblet or two. Then we went to a glass show. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Valencia Etched Crystal – Wreath, Ribbon and Trellis
For some reason Valencia has been a wall flower, sitting in the corner while its popular sister pattern Rose Point gets all the attention. Cambridge made Valencia from 1933 to 1939 only in crystal. … [Read more...]
Low Ruffled Bowls from Cambridge Glass – Elaine and Roselyn
We've been fortunate to have two of Cambridge's low, ruffled four-footed bowls to offer our customers. This first one is Elaine - notice the diagonal scroll in corner between the flower blossom … [Read more...]
How to Tell Cambridge Older Etches Majestic, Numbers 739 and 727
If you love Cambridge Glass you probably have run across these gorgeous, wide border etches, number 732, 739 and 727. Etch 732 is called "Majestic", a very good name for such a glorious pattern. I … [Read more...]
How to Identify Cambridge Patterns: Elaine and Roselyn Etches
Last post we compared Cambridge Chantilly and Elaine etches, two patterns that can be confusing. (You can read that post here: Those Look Alike Cambridge Patterns Elaine and Chantilly.) Cambridge's … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Tell Cambridge Elaine from Chantilly
Cambridge Glass made both Elaine and Chantilly from the 1930s to 1958, and both patterns have scrolls and flowers which can be confusing. But there are a few easy ways to tell them apart. Method 1 - … [Read more...]
Mystery Solved! Thank You Shelly
Mystery Solved! Last post I asked for help identifying my beautiful mystery bowl. It is a beautiful shade of blue, with a wide flat optic rim. The bowl is round, with no protrusions or flat edges, … [Read more...]
Cambridge Square Crystal Low Comport
Mid Century Modern and the Scandinavian styling were all the rage in the early 1950s when Cambridge Glass developed their Square pattern. Square is just what it sounds like; each piece has a lovely … [Read more...]