Overview
A set of four 'Elegant Glass' dessert plates featuring the intricate 'Diane' floral etching, heavily encrusted with 22-karat gold.
Preliminary identification
Cambridge Glass 'Diane' Gold Encrusted Plates, c.1937
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In 1937, while much of America was still reeling from the Great Depression, the Cambridge Glass Company in Ohio was producing some of the most luxurious tableware the world had ever seen.
Maker / Origin
The Cambridge Glass Company, established in 1901, was the crown jewel of Ohio's glass industry, known for its 'near-cut' designs and an incredible palette of over 40 proprietary colors.
Condition & Value
The gold encrustation appears remarkably well-preserved in the photos, which is the primary value driver. Any significant wear to the gold or 'stacking scratches' in the clear centers would reduce the value by 30-50%. Excellent condition for gold-rimmed glass of this age is rare.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD