
Clear glass three-part relish dish with etched 'Rose Point' pattern by Cambridge Glass Company
Selling Price
$30
History
The Cambridge Glass Company of Cambridge, Ohio, produced the Rose Point pattern from 1936 to 1958, making it one of their most popular and longest-running elegant glass patterns. This intricate floral etching features delicate roses, scrollwork, and botanical motifs that exemplified mid-century American elegant glassware. The three-part relish dish with handles was a practical yet decorative serving piece designed for entertaining, typical of the era's emphasis on formal table settings. Rose Point remains highly sought after by elegant glass collectors and enthusiasts of American Depression-era and mid-century glassware. Collectors prize these pieces for their intricate hand-etched designs, the quality of Cambridge's crystal-clear glass, and the nostalgia they evoke for a more formal dining era. Complete sets and harder-to-find serving pieces like relish dishes command particular interest among collectors who appreciate both the craftsmanship and historical significance of American glassmaking during its golden age.
Origin
Cambridge, Ohio, United States
Maker
Cambridge Glass Company
Time period
circa 1936-1958