Line 3400 is one of the blanks Cambridge used for Apple Blossom, Rose Point, Wildflower and many more etches and decorations. Let’s look at it.
First a disclaimer. I sometimes confuse Cambridge lines 3400 with 3900; in fact, we have an amber tilt jug pitcher we got at the national show in Tiffin that I thought for years was 3400 when in fact it is 3900. In fairness to me, the two patterns are very alike at first glance. It wasn’t until I checked my Cambridge Glass catalog reprints compiled by the National Cambridge Collectors that I realized my mistake. Well, that’s a good reason to write this blog, I learn with every post!
Creamers and sugars are pretty easy to spot. Look for tall points rising from the bottom of the bowl part, small scallops and curves on both rim and foot and curlicue handle. This creamer is 3400 etched with Rose Point. It is in my own collection and we use it several times a week.
Next, two sugar bowls, first one is green with Apple Blossom and second is amethyst with no etch or decoration.
Conversely 3400 cups have plain handles and the foot scallops are less noticeable. Yes, it is a confusing pattern! We never owned one so I cannot share a picture. I recommend you look at Replacements, search for Rose Point cup.
Accessory pieces such as large bowls, bon bons, continue the scallop theme without the doo dads we see in 3500 Martha.
Cambridge offered many pitchers. This one is line 3400, Rose Point again since it’s ours. It is heavy when filled.
Cambridge 3400 plates have slightly scalloped rims, but much less scalloped than line 3900 and lack the piecrust edge of Martha 3500 line.
I hope this helps you as much as it helped me to research this post.
