VINTAGE CAMBRIDGE GLASS ROSEPOINT WATER GOBLET

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VINTAGE CAMBRIDGE GLASS ROSEPOINT WATER GOBLET

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Sold Date: 01/05/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Glass

You are bidding on a Cambridge glass pattern named 'Rose Point' CUT / Etched Water Goblets by Cambridge Glass Co. The goblet stands an imposing 7" tall, has a top opening of 3.25", and has the #3121 stem. This is in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, or cracks. Most call this cut or etched but I think it may be fine copper wheel engraving. Are you getting thirsty?

Made during Cambridge's most prolific years, prior to 1935 CONDITION EXCELLENT / MINT

Found at an ESTATE SALE Lost in a time warp, near Vancouver, WA.

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The Cambridge Glass Company was chartered in 1873 by a group of Cambridge businessmen. But, it was not until 1899, when the site was purchased by the newly formed National Glass Company that funds became available to start the construction of this new glass factory. In 1901 The Cambridge Glass Company was organized by Myron Case, Casey Morris, Addison Thompson, Andy Herron and Fred Rosemond, who were owners of the National Glass Company of Pennsylvania. During construction of the plant, Arthur J. Bennett, a native of England, was hired to manage this new factory. Having experience in the china and glass trades, Mr. Bennett proved to be an excellent choice for the position. The first piece of glass, a three pint pitcher, was produced in may of 1902. A variety of heavy pressed patterns were produced during the next five years. Many of the patterns were of Mr. Bennett's own design. Sometime around 1903 - 1904 the company's first trademark came into being, the words "Near Cut" pressed into the glass.

In 1907, the National Glass Company experienced financial problems that ended in receivership for the company. By supplementing his life savings with local bank financing, Mr. Bennett was able to raise the necessary $500,000 to purchase the Cambridge Glass Company in its entirety. The company continued to prosper under his ownership, and in 1910 was expanded to include an additional plant at nearby Byesville, Ohio - under the name of The Byesville Glass and Lamp Co. Many of the deep plate etched patterns were introduced during this time period, some of which were Marjorie and Betty, named after members of Mr. Bennett's family. Through these early years the company operated its own coal mines and consumed 50 tons daily producing raw gas to fire its melting pots. It also used natural gas, produced from its own wells. The abundant supply of natural resources had been one of the main reasons for locating this factory in Ohio. During the year 1916 things slowed down quite a bit and in 1917 it was decided to close the factory in Byesville and transfer those operations back to the Cambridge plant.

The 1920s were years of expansion and heralded a new trademark - the letter "C" enclosed within a triangle. Mr. Bennett decided to introduce a variety of opaque colored items into their line. With as many as 700 employees working three shifts a day, very strong lines of colored ware and complete dinner services were added to the production from the 56 pots of glass being used. Figural shapes became popular in the occasional pieces. The company was also producing a complete line of pharmaceutical items. It was said, "If it will sell, Cambridge will produce it". The 1930s were perhaps the most prolific years of Cambridge development, with the new colors Carmen, Royal Blue, Crown Tuscan and Heather bloom, and new Patterns, #3400 line, Caprice line, Statuesque stem line, Rose Point etching being developed. During the peak of the Cambridge Glass Company, Mr. Bennett served as president of the company, his son-in-law, William L. Orme was vice president; Mrs. Bennett as director; William C. McCartney as secretary; G. Roy Boyd as treasurer and K.C. Kelley as factory superintendent. In July of 1939 Mr. Bennett sold the controlling interest of the company to his son-in-law, Wilber L. Orme, who continued to develop designs and colors. In 1950, the Cambridge Square pattern won top honors across the United States for its modern design. In the e...