Update to the original October 16, 2012 posting.

When I originally posted this piece I identified it as an unknown pitcher.  I have recently found out, with advice from the Elegant and Everyday Glass Forum, that this is a tankard #95 and that it was made by Cambridge Glass.  The etch/engraving has not been identified.

I don’t know what the difference between a tankard and a pitcher is, but I am guessing that it’s size.  This piece only holds 18 fluid ounces, which is pretty small.  Which, in my mind makes it surprising to find 6 glasses with it.  Of course they are small too and likely only hold 3 ounces.  I’ll have to measure.  I didn’t have a photo of the glasses with the initial posting, so thought I’d add this one.

Check out the Miami Valley Study Group if you are interested in the surprisingly large number of tankard variations  made by Cambridge, or just Cambridge pieces at all.  They have a wealth of information at this site.

It would be nice to identify the decoration!

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Despite the fact that I have posted butterflies twice within the last few days, and I have a Heisey basket with butterflies, I am NOT starting a collection!  Strictly coincidence.

However it was the thought of the Heisey piece that made me buy this pitcher and glasses (not shown).  I can’t even remember where I got the pieces and it wasn’t even that long ago.  I saw it and wondered if it matched the Heisey etch.  It wasn’t signed, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything.  In any event I brought it home.

The butterflies are very similar, but not the same.  I haven’t yet identified the piece.  The pitcher is small.  But obviously meant for some beverage since it is matched with tiny juice glasses.

Pretty.  I’ll keep looking for the ID.