December 4, 2008
The original makers of Waterford crystal set up shop in the Irish city of that name in the late 1700s, and their product became synonymous with fine Irish cut and engraved glass. Early Waterford is characterized by deep cuts and thick glass, but lacked the perfectly clear color, which was mastered about 1830. In 1851, though still popular, the company was forced to close down due to to heavy British taxation and tariffs. Nearly 100 years later, the company reopened to produce high quality lead-crystal glass in traditional patterns. Waterford Crystal made a comeback, and is still going strong today.
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Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... Stieff poodle and St Bernard w/wooden key; German Kundo brass case mantel clock; Waterford glass table lamps (one tall w/pleated shade); large Waterford ...
Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom -
Carrick was highly commended in the “Best Small Station” category, and received a nice little Waterford Glass trophy and plaque to prove it. ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... MA pottery; Staffordshire transfer tableware; rare signed Waterford glass napkin rings; glass Hen on Nest sets; Flow Blue souvenir plates plus smaller ...
Florida Times-Union, FL -
Items for sale include a selection of dolls, fine crystal, porcelain, a Steuben paperweight, Lalique glass, Waterford glass wares, figurines, and artwork, ...
Essex Echo, UK -
With local director Nalin Tikkoo, he presented an engraved Waterford glass vase to Southend mayor Gwen Horrigan for the town. Mrs Horrigan said: “This will ...
Irish Independent, Ireland -
... bought to bring to the US were essentially what would be described in any organisation as a corporate gift, usually items like Waterford Glass crystal. ...
