This pretty server caught our eye because of its oval shape. Most servers I have seen are circular in pattern.
Its colour is eye catching as well – a very rich amber. This is what the Miami Valley Student Group (MSVG) says about Cambridge’s colour amber:
“Amber was introduced January, 1924, and was sometimes advertized as “Amber-glo.” In 1930, Cambridge produced items in the “Springtime” line which later became part of the “Everglade” line. Springtime items were frosted on the pattern side of the item leaving bright highlights. When produced in Amber, Springtime items were call “Cinnamon.” In 1935, Cambridge also marketing items frosted on one surface and left “bright” on the other side. Such items made in Amber were called by the color name “Almond.”
This piece #173 was made in a number of additional colours, with other decorations. For more examples see the MVSG site.
As an aside, don’t miss this great site if you are interested in Cambridge.
This is Cambridge Amber Center Handled Server #173 with Etch #704. I have read that the name “Windows” was not a Cambridge name, but was assigned by someone else tot he etch. I like the etch details, but can’t figure out the name.
In any event, this is a very attractive piece.
I bought 8 of these glasses at the local Salvation Army quite awhile ago. They are not flashy pieces. I put them away and, to be honest, disregarded them.
Don’t you like my little dog?
