Celebrate a rare treasure of American glass artistry with this authentic Cambridge Glass “Cascade” #4000/165 Covered Candy Box in Emerald Green, featuring the iconic Charleton “Pin-Stripe & Roses” hand decoration.
This mid-century showpiece captures the essence of Cambridge’s mastery—rich emerald green glass molded in the flowing Cascade form, accented by fine hand-painted pin-striping, miniature rose blossoms, and delicate gold highlights. The pattern was part of the Charleton Studio line, a premium post-war collaboration between Cambridge and Charleton decorators that elevated select glass forms with meticulous artistry.
Details:
Maker: Cambridge Glass Co., Cambridge, Ohio
Pattern: Cascade, shape #4000/165
Decoration: Charleton Pin-Stripe & Roses (hand-painted)
Color: Emerald Green with gold and enamel accents
Era: Circa late 1940s–1950s
Dimensions: Approx. 5" tall with lid × 6" diameter
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minimal wear to enamel and gilding; no chips or cracks.
Provenance Note:
The 4000/165 covered candy box is cataloged in the National Cambridge Collectors’ Virtual Museum, confirming its authenticity and decoration variant.
Collector Appeal:
Coveted by Cambridge enthusiasts and Charleton pattern collectors alike, this emerald example is one of the more scarce colored versions. A true showcase piece for display cabinets, art-glass shelves, or mid-century decorative ensembles.