Attribution & Period;by Cambridge Glass Company; Decade: 1910s
This tumbler was produced by the Cambridge Glass Company of Ohio as the coordinated glassware for their #2699 series. While the pitcher in this set carries the whirling "Buzz Saw" pinwheel, the tumbler utilizes the "Double Star" motif—a design choice typical of the era to maintain clarity on smaller vessels. Introduced circa 1909, this line was a flagship of Cambridge’s "Near-Cut" brand, which successfully brought the aesthetic of expensive Brilliant Period cut crystal to a wider luxury market.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Clinical and direct. No cracks, chips, or professional repairs. The glass body remains exceptionally clear. Minor, honest wear is present on the hand-applied gilded rim, consistent with a centennial object. Diagnostic mold seam lines are visible, authenticating the pressed-glass origin of this early Cambridge production.
Authenticity & Construction
The tumbler is crafted from heavy "flint" glass, prized for its density and refractive index. The weight of the base is a hallmark of the #2699 series, providing a balanced feel in the hand. Under UV analysis (365nm), the glass displays the soft lime-green glow characteristic of pre-WWI American glass batches that utilized manganese as a decoloring agent.
Placement
As a coordinated piece to the Buzz Saw pitcher, this tumbler is essential for completing a period-correct water set. Its sharp geometry and gold-leaf accents also allow it to serve as a high-impact spirits glass or a sophisticated vessel for iced tea in a refined, traditional setting.
Collector’s Note:
The "Double Star" (sometimes called "Twin Star") tumbler was designed to coordinate with the Buzz Saw pitcher. Instead of the curved, spinning blades of the pinwheel, it uses two stacked stars (a large star with a smaller star inside) set against a "Cane" (diamond) background. This was a deliberate design choice to ensure the pattern fit correctly on the narrower surface of the glass without looking cluttered.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE;This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many EAPG and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand.
Attribution & Period;by Cambridge Glass Company; Decade: 1910s
This tumbler was produced by the Cambridge Glass Company of Ohio as the coordinated glassware for their #2699 series. While the pitcher in this set carries the whirling "Buzz Saw" pinwheel, the tumbler utilizes the "Double Star" motif—a design choice typical of the era to maintain clarity on smaller vessels. Introduced circa 1909, this line was a flagship of Cambridge’s "Near-Cut" brand, which successfully brought the aesthetic of expensive Brilliant Period cut crystal to a wider luxury market.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Clinical and direct. No cracks, chips, or professional repairs. The glass body remains exceptionally clear. Minor, honest wear is present on the hand-applied gilded rim, consistent with a centennial object. Diagnostic mold seam lines are visible, authenticating the pressed-glass origin of this early Cambridge production.
Authenticity & Construction
The tumbler is crafted from heavy "flint" glass, prized for its density and refractive index. The weight of the base is a hallmark of the #2699 series, providing a balanced feel in the hand. Under UV analysis (365nm), the glass displays the soft lime-green glow characteristic of pre-WWI American glass batches that utilized manganese as a decoloring agent.
Placement
As a coordinated piece to the Buzz Saw pitcher, this tumbler is essential for completing a period-correct water set. Its sharp geometry and gold-leaf accents also allow it to serve as a high-impact spirits glass or a sophisticated vessel for iced tea in a refined, traditional setting.
Collector’s Note:
The "Double Star" (sometimes called "Twin Star") tumbler was designed to coordinate with the Buzz Saw pitcher. Instead of the curved, spinning blades of the pinwheel, it uses two stacked stars (a large star with a smaller star inside) set against a "Cane" (diamond) background. This was a deliberate design choice to ensure the pattern fit correctly on the narrower surface of the glass without looking cluttered.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE;This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many EAPG and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand.
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